Employee Relations Manager - #2171038

* Belfast, with hybrid working and 1-2 days in the office
* Full time
* Leading, global employer - exceptional reputation
* Attractive salary and benefits package

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading, global organisation to recruit an Employee Relations Manager for its People team in Belfast. This is a newly created role focused on developing the Employee Relations team and shaping a modern, consistent and employee-focused service.

You will lead a team of four and work closely with senior stakeholders, managers and People colleagues across the organisation. This is an opportunity to influence how Employee Relations is delivered, strengthen team capability and improve the experience of managers and employees in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.

1. Hybrid working, with 1-2 days in the Belfast office.

2. Lead and develop an established, geographically dispersed Employee Relations team.

3. Shape the future of the Employee Relations service in a reputable, progressive organisation.
   
   

* Lead, coach and develop a team of four, setting clear priorities and supporting colleagues' growth.
* Oversee complex and sensitive casework, ensuring fair, consistent advice, documentation and outcomes.
* Partner with managers, People Partners and senior stakeholders, including on organisational change.
* Improve Employee Relations governance, policies, reporting and service processes, using technology and data where appropriate.
* Identify trends and learning from casework to strengthen manager guidance and support.
* Support effective absence management, including governance and occupational health referrals.

* Significant hands-on Employee Relations experience, including complex and sensitive cases.
* Proven experience leading and developing an Employee Relations, HR advisory or People team.
* Strong employment law knowledge, including litigation experience, and the ability to provide balanced, practical advice.
* Experience advising senior leaders and supporting complex organisational change.
* Skilled in stakeholder management, coaching, communication and evidence-led case management.
* Experience across multiple jurisdictions; CIPD Level 7, an employment law qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
* Experience in a global, technology, professional services or matrix organisation, and with HR or case management systems, is advantageous.

* Attractive salary and benefits package, including a performance-related bonus, matched pension contributions and private medical cover for you and your dependants.
* Hybrid working, with one to two days in the Belfast office.
* A broad leadership opportunity with scope to influence Employee Relations capability and service improvement.

For further information and to apply for this Employee Relations Manager role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland for a confidential discussion.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.

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