Employee Relations Executive / Senior Human Resources People Partner
£550 per day (Inside IR35) – 2 days per week in the City of London – 6 months rolling


A global leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Executive / Senior Human Resources People Partner to working in an HR Generalist role.


Responsibilities for the Employee Relations Executive / Senior Human Resources People Partner:
*Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior management in the designated business areas, promoting good people practices.
*Proactively identify, initiate and lead projects to drive local employee engagement, retention and performance.
*Partner and coach line managers on a daily basis on employee relations issues and lead on complex cases received through the company Ethics Hotline cases, supporting the team where needed. Also working as a point of contact for employee appeals received across the UK.
*Prepare for and support TUPE Consultation and Redundancy Consultations.
*Provide information, advice and guidance to employees on company policies, procedures and benefits.
*Work with the business on performance management, mobility, merit review and bonus plan processes.
*Partner with business leaders on implementing change through organisational restructures
*Proactively work with colleagues in the People and Culture community globally to develop and drive People and Culture initiatives, working on specific projects as required.
*Assist with due diligence for potential acquisitions and the integration of employees into the company following acquisitions.
*Actively promote manager self-service as part of integration activities.


Employee Relations Executive / Senior Human Resources People Partner role requirements:
*Extensive HR generalist experience, with at least 7 years’ experience, in a fast moving, dynamic environment
*Senior employee relations experience including negotiations.
*In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices with a solid track record in managing/advising on sensitive legal issues as well as considering the impact of new legislation and devising new HR policies and procedures.
*Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills - credible at senior level and able to challenge the status quo.
*Proven track record in leading, coaching and developing direct reports, mentees or more junior colleagues would be an advantage.
*Strong user skills of HR systems and Microsoft office programs.
*Proven experience at Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager level required.
*Ability to work under pressure and comfortable with ambiguity.
*A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and increasingly responsible generalist experience ideally from technology businesses or financial services.
*Strong team player with a can-do attitude.
Employee Relations Executive / Senior Human Resources People Partner
£550 per day (Inside IR35) – 2 days per week in the City of London – 6 months rolling