Full job descriptionEmployee Relations Partner
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: £75,000


About the Role:
We are currently partnering with a leading technology business to recruit a senior, data-driven and proactive Employee Relations Partner. Reporting to the Head of Shared Services UK&I, this pivotal role will lead and execute the employee relations strategy, operating model, and governance across UK&I. Acting as the senior ER authority within a global, matrixed organisation, you will resolve complex disputes, advise senior leaders on strategic matters such as TUPE and acquisitions, and ensure adherence to best practice and company policies.


Key Responsibilities:
*Lead on the employee relations strategy and ensure comprehensive governance, legal compliance, and alignment with global corporate values.
*Provide expert, end-to-end advice and support as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management, probation, capability, misconduct, redundancy, TUPE, flexible working, and family leave.
*Manage a team of coworkers and ER specialists to ensure ER tickets and queries are responded to within agreed SLAs.
*Manage the Occupational Health process, track referrals, and guide stakeholders on absence and reasonable adjustments.
*Lead on high-risk organisational change processes such as TUPE, redundancy, and restructures.
*Provide strategic advice and structured options to the UK&I HR Leadership Team and senior business leaders, balancing legal risk, commercial priorities, and organisational precedent.
*Oversee the highest-risk ER matters through to resolution, including employment tribunal preparations and settlement decisions.
*Own the UK&I risk dashboard, manage the ER system (EthicsPoint), and produce regular reporting analytics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
*Design and lead training workshops for managers, leaders, and HR on effective employee relations practices and policy application.
Key Requirements:
*Minimum of 5 years’ experience in employee relations, with a strong focus on conflict resolution and compliance.
*In-depth understanding of UK employment law and legislation, with experience managing cases through to employment tribunal.
*CIPD qualification (or equivalent) or a degree in Human Resources or a related field.
*Experience operating within a global, matrixed organisation.
*Experience with Workday, EthicsPoint, and other HR or case management systems (e.g. ServiceNow, SharePoint).
*Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and strategic communication skills.
If you are an experienced and strategic Employee Relations leader looking to drive impactful change within a market-leading organisation, please apply today with your updated CV.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003