Employee Relations Business Partner

Reference: 4515427Job ID: 5186095Posted: 2026-08-27Closing date: 2026-09-30Location: LondonSalary: 50,000 - 60,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Insurance / Employee RelationsCompany: HaysConsultant: Ashaune Hamilton-HoweHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 03330102526Email: ashaune.hamilton-howe@hays.com Your new company A highly regardedinvestment and pensions organisation responsible for managing significantassets and administering several established UK pension schemes.

Theorganisation is evolving its People function and investing in a newly formedPeople Business Partnering team to support its future ambitions. Your new role Initially focused onEmployee Relations, you will manage a varied and complex caseload while actingas a trusted adviser to leaders and managers across the organisation.

You will

Manage complexdisciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and workplace conflict casesProvide expertemployment law, policy and best-practice adviceCoach managers tobuild confidence and capability in handling ER mattersSupport investigationsand recommend fair, balanced and pragmatic outcomesReview and developPeople policies and proceduresIdentify emergingpeople risks and trends through case data and insightSupport organisationalchange and work with trade unions or employee representatives when requiredAs the Peoplepartnering model develops, you will have the opportunity to broaden your remitand contribute to wider People initiatives and organisational strategy.

What you'll need to succeed CIPD qualified orcurrently working towards a relevant CIPD qualificationStrong experiencemanaging complex and high-risk Employee Relations casesIn-depth knowledge ofUK employment law and ER best practiceExperience workingwithin financial services, professional services or another regulatedenvironmentConfident coaching,challenging and influencing managers and senior stakeholdersExperience developingPeople policies and supporting organisational changeYou will becommercially aware, solutions-focused and able to balance technical employmentlaw expertise with pragmatic business advice.

What you'll get in return You will receive acompetitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:28 days' annual leaveplus bank holidaysAnnual bonusDefined benefitpension schemePrivate medicalinsurance and health cash planLife assuranceHybrid and flexibleworkingEnhanced family leaveHoliday purchasescheme and paid volunteering daysThis is a permanent,London-based hybrid position.

Applicants must already have the legal right towork in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. If you are immediatelyavailable and an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to broadeninto a wider People Business Partner role, please apply with an updated CV. #4515427 - Ashaune Hamilton-Howe

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