Senior Employee Relations Manager

Senior Employee Relations Manager needed in Kingston Paying £291 per day ref

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• We are seeking a dynamic and experiencedSenior Employee Relations Managerto lead our ER team and deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service. You will oversee complex casework, support policy implementation, and drive culture change across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, you will set service standards, manage risk, and ensure effective resolution of employee relations matters.

  Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the ER team, setting priorities and service standards.
  • Oversee complex casework, including attendance, disputes, and mental health-related issues.
  • Provide expert advice to managers and senior leaders on ER matters and employment law.
  • Monitor policy effectiveness and support informal resolution where appropriate.
  • Represent the Council at Employment Tribunals and manage external legal support when needed.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to improve governance, data reporting, and service delivery.
  • Drive engagement initiatives, leadership development, and workforce improvement projects.
  • Maintain strong relationships with trade unions and ensure compliance with corporate values.
  About You

  You will have:

  • Proven experience in employee relations and HR leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and policy development.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage complex casework and lead organisational change.
  • Experience working with trade unions and senior leadership teams.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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