Employee Relations Manager

Gleeson Recruitment GroupLeedsreedpublished 10/21/2026
Must-have:SeniorLeadHybrid

Your tasks

We are seeking an Employee Relations Manager within professional services to lead on a broad range of employee relations cases, providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders on matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, performance management, absence, discrimination and organisational change.

  • Manage complex employee relations cases from investigation through to resolution.
  • Provide expert advice on UK employment law, risk management, and dispute resolution.
  • Support restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and wider organisational change programmes.
  • Coach and influence Partners, Directors, managers, and HR colleagues on best practice people management.
  • Review and develop HR policies, procedures, and guidance.
  • Analyse ER trends and data to support strategic decision-making.
  • Contribute to People projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead and develop HR team members while promoting a positive and psychologically safe workplace culture.

Requirements

  • Proven experience at HR Manager or Employee Relations Manager level.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
  • Experienced in managing complex and high-risk ER cases.
  • Confident influencing and building relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Highly organised, commercially aware, and solutions focused.
  • Experience within professional services, financial services, or another regulated environment is desirable.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience using HR systems and data to inform decisions.

What we offer

£70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to take ownership of complex and high-impact people matters within a professional, fast-paced environment?

How to apply

For more information please get in touch.

Other

Employee Relations Manager Location: Leeds| Hybrid Working - 2 days per week in office

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