Employee Relations Specialist (French Speaking)
Location: Mainly Remote (Manchester office visits as required)
Pay: £20.79-£24.95 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday, 37hrs pw
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Adecco Manchester are supporting our global fintech client to recruit an experienced French Speaking Employee Relations Partner/Specialist on a temporary ongoing basis.
The Employee Relations Specialist will work closely with HR Business Partners, People Managers, and Legal to deliver fair, consistent, and compliant employee relations support across EMEA. This hands‑on role manages complex ER cases, provides expert guidance on employment law, conducts investigations, supports performance and capability processes, and contributes to policy development and continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in ensuring a positive and inclusive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert, hands‑on advice on ER matters including disciplinary issues, grievances, performance management, absence, and conflict resolution.
- Manage complex and sensitive ER cases end‑to‑end across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
- Conduct thorough investigations and produce clear, high‑quality reports and recommendations.
- Partner with Legal and HR to ensure compliance with EMEA employment law and internal policies.
- Support restructuring activity, consultations, and other organisational change initiatives.
- Analyse ER data and trends to identify risks and recommend proactive solutions.
- Contribute to policy reviews and process improvements to enhance ER effectiveness.
- Coach and upskill managers on ER best practice and local employment law considerations.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive, hands‑on Employee Relations experience with strong, practical knowledge of EMEA employment law.
- Proven ability to manage complex ER cases, investigations, restructures, and performance matters.
- Fluent in French AND English
- Confident stakeholder partner with strong communication and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret ER trends and policies.
- Experience delivering continuous improvement in ER processes and practices.
- A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach with sound judgement and discretion.
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention