Employee Relations Lead

Employee Relations Manager / Lead

Bristol (Hybrid) £65,000 - £70,000

Step into a high-impact ER leadership role

I'm looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager / Lead to join a growing ER & Policy function within a leading global organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on complex, high-risk ER casework, while playing a key role in shaping ER strategy, supporting senior stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement across the people function.

Why this role?

• Lead high-profile, complex ER cases
• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• Play a key role in ER projects, culture change, and policy development
• Join a collaborative and supportive ER Centre of Excellence
• Exposure to international ER matters and strategic initiatives

What you'll be doing

• Leading end-to-end management of complex and sensitive ER cases
• Acting as an escalation point, coaching and supporting ER specialists
• Partnering with HR and the business to manage risk and ensure best practice
• Supporting restructures and redundancy projects, including planning and delivery
• Using data and insights to identify trends and improve ER outcomes
• Driving continuous improvement across ER processes and governance
• Contributing to ER & Policy projects that support cultural and organisational change
• Supporting the development and review of HR policies

What we're looking for

• Strong background in employee relations and employment law
• Proven experience handling complex, high-risk casework
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence and challenge
• Passion for coaching and developing others
• Strong analytical mindset, with experience using ER data and insights
• Highly organised, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

The details

• Location: Bristol (hybrid working)
• Travel: Occasional travel as required
• Salary: circa £70,000

Ready for your next step?

If you're looking for a role where you can lead, influence and make a real impact within a growing ER function, this could be the perfect next move.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.