Employee Relations Lead

England Temporary £280 - £280 per day View Job Description
The Employee Relations Lead will play a vital role in managing and advising on employee relations within the Public Sector. This temporary role based in Canary Wharf requires expertise in human resources to support the organisation effectively.
  • Interim Employee Relations Lead required for immediate start!
  • Candidates MUST have specialist knowledge in Employee Relations

About Our Client

This role is within a large organisation in the Public Sector, dedicated to ensuring high standards in its operations. The company operates from its base in Canary Wharf and requires skilled professionals to support its human resources department.

Job Description

  • Provide expert ER advice across conduct, performance, grievance, and absence cases.
  • Lead and progress casework with a strong delivery focus, ensuring milestones are met.
  • Manage formal investigations and hearings with full procedural rigour.
  • Use strong problem-solving skills to guide managers toward informed, compliant decisions.
  • Support HRBPs by advising on performance plans and clear, measurable objectives.
  • Act as an ER subject matter expert across the wider organisation.
  • Drive early resolution through coaching, mediation, and proactive engagement.
  • Design and deliver ER and people-management training for managers.
  • Oversee the ER case tracker to ensure timely, risk-based case progression.
  • Collect and analyse ER data, identify trends, and provide insights to improve practice and policy.
  • Contribute to reviewing and developing HR policies, tool-kits, and guidance.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong, up-to-date knowledge of employment law, ACAS codes, and HR policies.
  • Proven experience managing complex employee relations casework, ideally within the Civil Service or wider Public Sector.
  • Ability to influence, advise, and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Relevant professional HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD) are desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate up to £280, paid in GBP.
  • Temporary opportunity in a large Public Sector organisation.
  • Convenient location in Canary Wharf with excellent transport links.
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within the Human Resources department.



If you are an experienced Employee Relations Lead and are keen to make an impact in the Public Sector, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Bridget Wilson
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6897633
Phone number
+44 207 269 2105

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Employee Relations
Sector
Public Sector
Location
England
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Bridget Wilson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2105
Job reference
JN-122025-6897633