Employee Relations Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

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• Salary: paying up to £95,000 plus £5000 completion bonus
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Oakleaf Partnership is representing a renowned, international, entrepreneurial and successful Professional Services firm. They are seeking a Head of Employee Relations on a 12 month FTC to oversee the entire ER function, ensuring the high quality delivery of ER services across the firm. You will be leading a team, and working closely with Senior Leadership and Partners to support the business effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an inclusive organisation and your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the future of the firm's employee relations landscape.

What is the role:

You will be responsible for strategic planning, providing commercial guidance and supporting the firm on risk mitigation, compliance and thought leadership on ER policy implementation alongside overall delivery offer team activities. Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing the ER strategy in alignment with the firm's HR and business objectives.
• Leading a team of ER professionals, ensuring high performance and development opportunities.
• Overseeing complex case management and providing commercial guidance on high-risk ER issues.
• Ensuring compliance with ER policies and procedures, reflecting best practices.
• Acting as the final escalation point for complex ER queries and risk-based decisions.
• Building strong relationships with senior leadership, acting as a trusted advisor on complex ER matters.
• Collaborating with internal departments and external advisors to enhance the firm's culture and governance.
• Reviewing key themes and trends, providing proactive solutions and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintaining key metrics to measure the effectiveness of the ER team.
• Coaching and developing the ER team, fostering a supportive culture.
• Identifying training needs and facilitating workshops to ensure the team's continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience:

• Substantial experience managing complex ER cases at a senior level within Professional Services, Financial Services or a medium to large Commercial Organisation.
• Proven experience in building and leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and best practice trends.
• A balanced approach to sensitive matters.
• Confident in data analysis and presenting recommendations to leadership.