Full job descriptionEmployee Relations Business Partner | 12month FTC
Financial Services
City of London | 5 days office based non negotiable
£450 - £500 day rate


Meraki Talent is working with a financial services firm based in the City of London, is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner to join their HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional with strong employee relations expertise to support a dynamic and fast-paced business. Working closely with the ER Manager, supporting with ER as well as wider business partnering due to an acquisition.

You will take ownership of a broad range of complex ER cases while partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation to provide pragmatic, risk-focused HR advice and support.

Key Responsibilities
*Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management, conduct, capability and workplace investigations.
*Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and business leaders on HR policies, employment law and best practice.
*Support and lead on TUPE projects, including consultation processes and stakeholder management.
*Partner with business leaders to deliver effective people solutions aligned to business objectives.
*Coach and develop managers in handling employee relations issues confidently and consistently.
*Support organisational change programmes, restructures and redundancy processes where required.
*Collaborate closely with the broader HR team, Legal and Compliance functions on complex and sensitive cases.
*Analyse ER trends and provide insight and recommendations to minimise risk and improve employee experience.
*Contribute to HR projects and wider people initiatives across the business.
*Ensure all employee relations activities are managed in line with UK employment legislation and regulatory requirements.

Person Specification
*Proven experience in an Employee Relations, HR Business Partner within financial services.
*Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.
*Experience managing complex and sensitive ER cases from start to finish.
*Previous TUPE/Acquisition experience is essential.
*Comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing across all levels of the organisation.
*Commercially aware with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
*Excellent communication, stakeholder management and investigation skills.