Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Base Locations: Birmingham, Leeds & Manchester

Our consultancy client is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join their team, based in Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester.

Why Join the Team as an Employee Relations Specialist?
We are committed to fostering positive workplace relationships that enhance employee engagement, well-being, and business outcomes. Our newly structured Employee Relations (ER) function is dedicated to professional case management, upskilling business leaders, and improving resolution pathways. This team plays a key role in shaping best practices and creating meaningful career development opportunities for ER professionals.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the ER Manager, you will manage a diverse caseload, providing support and coaching to business leaders on complex ER issues, including:

• Offering expert ER guidance on policies, best practices, and risk mitigation
• Leading consultations, restructures, redundancies, and TUPE processes
• Managing sickness absence cases, including occupational health referrals and dismissals
• Acting as a stakeholder in grievance and disciplinary matters, ensuring fair outcomes
• Overseeing appeal processes and Settlement Agreements
• Managing Death in Service cases, ensuring coordination and support for all stakeholders

What You Will Need

• Proven ER experience with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coach, develop, and communicate effectively across all levels of the business
• Experience handling complex, sensitive cases and delivering service excellence
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is preferred

Lorien Internal is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.