Senior Manager - Employee Relations

Are you an experienced Employee Relations specialist looking for a role where you can genuinely influence organisational outcomes and act as the go-to expert on complex employment matters?

We are seeking a Senior Manager - Employee Relations to join a large, multi-site organisation operating within a regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly credible ER professional who enjoys managing complex casework, partnering with senior stakeholders, and working closely with employment lawyers to mitigate risk and drive fair outcomes.

The Role

As the senior escalation point for employee relations matters, you will lead on a diverse portfolio of complex and sensitive cases, providing expert guidance to senior leaders and HR colleagues. You will play a critical role in ensuring employment practices are legally compliant, commercially sound, and aligned to organisational values.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and workplace conflict cases.
• Acting as the senior escalation point for high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Providing expert employment law advice to senior stakeholders.
• Working closely with external legal advisers on day-to-day case management and risk assessment.
• Supporting investigations, hearings and appeals.
• Coaching managers and HR teams on best practice employee relations management.
• Identifying trends and recommending proactive interventions and improvements.
• Contributing to policy development and wider people strategy initiatives.

About You

We are looking for an experienced employee relations professional with:

• Extensive experience managing complex and high-volume ER casework.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Experience working directly with employment solicitors and legal advisers.
• A proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Excellent judgement, resilience and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience within education, the NHS, local government, housing, or another regulated public-sector environment would be highly advantageous, although candidates from similarly complex organisations will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• A visible and impactful leadership role.
• The opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful employee relations matters.
• A collaborative and supportive people team environment.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

If you are a confident Employee Relations leader who thrives on navigating complex employment challenges and building strong stakeholder relationships, we would love to hear from you.

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