Head of Employee Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute the organization's strategy for employee relations and performance management, including its principles and operating framework.

• Establish the organization's methodology for performance management, focusing on the effective handling of underperformance.

• Create policies, processes, and templates to address performance issues, grievances, disciplinary actions, and other employee relations matters.

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance on complex, sensitive, or high-risk situations.

• Assist managers in addressing issues promptly, establishing clear expectations, and achieving fair and proportionate resolutions.

• Ensure that practices are implemented consistently while considering local legal obligations.

• Identify recurring patterns and propose preventative measures or organization-wide initiatives.

• Collaborate with People teams to ensure employee relations and performance practices align with the broader talent and reward strategy.

• Foster relationships with works councils, employee forums, and other representative organizations.

• Counsel leaders on consultation requirements, timelines, and communication strategies during organizational changes.

• Aid in consultation and negotiation processes, ensuring that agreed-upon actions are carried out.

• Collaborate with employment attorneys to ensure legal compliance and translate legal guidance into actionable recommendations.

• Keep track of developments in employment law and manage associated legal, financial, and reputational risks.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, People partners, and the Legal department.

• Enhance the capabilities of managers and People teams through guidance, training, and coaching.

• Set standards for case management, governance, and reporting.

• Utilize case data and employee insights to uncover trends, risks, and areas for improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive senior-level experience in employee relations, employment law, HR, or a related field.

• Proven experience in defining and implementing an employee relations strategy or operational model.

• In-depth knowledge of performance management, investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, organizational change, and dispute resolution.

• Experience collaborating with works councils, employee representatives, or trade unions, preferably across various jurisdictions.

• Strong understanding of employment law and experience working with internal or external legal advisors.

• Good judgment with the ability to balance legal risks, employee experience, organizational values, and commercial objectives.

• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Comfortable working both strategically and practically with complex cases.

• Experience in leading a team or specialized function is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• Flexibility and ownership in your role.

• A collaborative and innovative work culture.

• Chance to engage in impactful AI projects.

• Exposure to an international environment with talented teams.