Employee Relations Manager
Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Macmillan Davies are delighted to be partnering with this markt leading business who are continuing to expand across the UK and internationally.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join their head office team and lead a specialist ER function that supports colleagues across all business areas.
The Role
You'll be the ER Specilaist for this large and dynamic business whilst leading a team of Employee Relations Advisors, ensuring the smooth and consistent handling of all ER cases end to end across the business. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance people development, case management, and strategic input into continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading, coaching, and developing a team of ER Advisors to deliver a high-performing and collaborative culture.
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Overseeing complex case management, including absence, grievances, disciplinaries, appeals, and investigations.
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Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing clear and commercially focused advice aligned with employment law.
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Working closely with People Partners to ensure effective resolution of ER issues within their business areas.
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Reviewing and maintaining HR policies and processes to ensure compliance with legislation.
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Ensuring consistency through tools, templates, and systems that enable accurate reporting and data-driven insight.
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Identifying case trends and themes to support proactive initiatives and continuous improvement.
About You:
We're looking for someone who can balance technical expertise with people leadership, and who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
You'll bring:
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Proven track record in employee relations, including managing a team.
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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Confidence in handling complex and sensitive situations.
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CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) is desirable.
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A collaborative approach, with strong communication and influencing skills.
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Resilience, empathy, and a pragmatic problem-solving mindset.
What's on Offer
This business has a strong people-first culture and is committed to recognising and rewarding its employees.
You'll have access to:
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Employee recognition schemes that celebrate outstanding contributions.
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Career development opportunities within a global, fast-growing organisation.
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Exclusive events that bring together teams from across the UK and Europe.
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Wellbeing initiatives, including fitness programmes, free gym classes, mental health support, and financial wellbeing resources.
Next StepsIf you're an experienced Employee Relations Manager who's ready to make an impact in a dynamic, ambitious business, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
