ER Business Partner - #2155219

Your new company
I am currentlyrepresenting a highly respected financial services organisation responsible formanaging substantial assets and administering UK pension schemes. As part of anexciting period of transformation, the business is investing in its People functionand building a brand-new People Business Partnering team to support itslong-term growth and strategic ambitions.
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:

• Build strong relationships across the business, partnering with leaders to align people strategies with commercial objectives.
• Provide expert coaching and support to managers on employee relations, performance management and talent development.
• Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and workplace conflict cases
• Provide expert employment law, policy and best-practice advice
• Support investigations and recommend fair, balanced and pragmatic outcomes
• Review and develop People policies and procedures
• Identify emerging people risks and trends through case data and insight
• Support organisational change and work with trade unions or employee representatives when required

As 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

• Strong Employee Relations experience, with a proven track record of managing complex, high-risk ER cases from start to finish.
• Working with stakeholders
• Deep expertise across disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management, workplace conflict and employment law matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and Employee Relations best practice.
• Experience gained within financial services, professional services, or another highly regulated environment.
• Confident coaching, influencing and challenging managers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing People policies, procedures and supporting organisational change initiatives.
• Commercially minded and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance technical expertise with pragmatic business advice.
• Immediately available or on a notice period of no more than one month.

What you'll get in return
This is a fantasticopportunity to join a growing team where you can make a genuine impact. Therole offers a high level of autonomy, accountability and influence, whileworking collaboratively with a supportive team in an exciting period of growth.
You will receive acompetitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working (2 days at home)
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave

This is a permanent,London-based hybrid position. Applicants must already have the legal right towork in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.
To be considered,candidates must be immediately available or have a notice period of no morethan one month. We are specifically seeking an Employee Relations specialistwith substantial experience managing complex ER matters within financialservices, professional services, or another regulated environment.
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.

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