Employee Relations Lead

We're seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to step into a newly created global role and help shape the organisation's ER agenda. Form is framework, strategy & approach to ER. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategy from the ground up while partnering with our CPO, HR, Legal, and senior leaders on complex and sensitive matters.

• Lead and provide expert guidance on complex workplace investigations, including harassment, discrimination, and regulatory/GDPR-related issues.
• Develop, refine, and standardise ER policies, processes, and tools aligned with global best practices.
• Support a tiered ER service delivery model, acting as an escalation point for high risk cases.
• Monitor ER trends, case data, and regional legislative changes to inform and improve global ER initiatives.
• Design and deliver ER-related training for managers and employees across multiple countries.
• Partner closely with the Global ER team to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvement across all regions.

Experience, Skills & Qualities

• A degree in HR, Employment Law, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing Employee Relations across multiple jurisdictions (EMEA, APAC, and Canada would be very helpful).
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and best practice ER frameworks.
• Outstanding judgement, risk awareness, and problem solving skills.
• Experience using HRIS or ER case management tools (e.g., Workday Help).
• Background working within a global, matrixed HR environment and HR Shared Services model.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, or IHRP with an ER/investigations focus.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.