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New HR Opportunity, based in London!

Interim Employee Relations (ER) Manager

Location: London (WC)

Term: Interim for 6 months, initially.

Salary: £55,000

Start Date: ASAP, ideally an immediate start

I am working with one of my clients as they look to recruit a Senior HR professional to join them on an interim basis, for a period of 6 months.

The Interim Employee Relations Manager will be ideal for someone who possesses extensive experience and knowledge of complex employee related matters.

The Role

As an ER Manager, you'll be a trusted advisor to managers and colleagues across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support and guidance on ER issues including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance management
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with trade union representatives, participating in formal and informal consultations and negotiations on a range of employment issues.
• Lead and advise on complex and high-risk disciplinary, grievance, harassment and bullying cases, ensuring best practice, fairness, and consistency throughout.
• Support the review and development of processes and policies in line with legal requirements and organisational values.
• Provide ER expertise during organisational change processes including restructures, redundancy, and role redefinitions.
• Partner with managers to build ER capability through coaching and guidance.
• Ensure all ER activity is compliant, fair, and in line with our inclusive practices.

About You:

• Significant experience in an employee relations-focused HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and current best practice.
• A calm, compassionate, and solutions-focused approach to resolving people issues.
• Able to work independently and at pace, with sound judgement and discretion.
• CIPD L5 or L7 qualified.

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting new role, please do not hesitate to get in touch for more information on 0203 800 1500 or email

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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