Employee Relations Change Specialist
12 month Fixed Term Contract
£60-80k depending on experience plus full benefits including bonus
This well-known brand in the insurance industry seeking an experienced Employee Relations Change Specialists to join a large, complex organisation undergoing significant transformation. This role will partner closely with change and transformation teams to embed strong employee relations practices at the heart of organisational design and restructuring activity.
Working collaboratively with People Projects, Strategic People are Partners and senior transformation leads, you’ll shape ER strategy early in change programmes ensuring risks are anticipated, decisions are fair and compliant and delivery is efficient.
The role
You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting both small scale and enterprise-wide change initiatives, acting as a trusted ER expert during periods of complexity and ambiguity. Your input will ensure consultations are robust, consistent and aligned with both legal requirements and commercial objectives.
Key responsibilities
- Partner with People Change and Strategic People Partners to embed employee relations into transformation initiatives from design through to implementation
- Lead the ER contribution into People Impact Assessments, identifying risks early and influencing outcomes that balance legal, commercial and colleague considerations
- Provide expert advice on high-risk ER matters including restructures, consultations, and engagement with trade unions or employee forums
- Drive consistent and standardised ER approaches across multiple change programmes to support efficient delivery
- Use ER data and trends to inform decisions and proactively mitigate risk
- Build capability and confidence in leaders and HR partners to manage ER effectively through change
- Ensure consultation and implementation activities are compliant, well-structured and aligned to business goals
- Identify opportunities to streamline ER activity through improved processes, digital tools and automation
Working arrangements
The organisation operates a 3 days per week onsite hybrid working model. The role requires regular presence in the London office, with flexibility discussed during the recruitment process.
Skills & experience
- Strong technical expertise in Employee Relations, particularly within change, restructuring and consultation environments
- Proven experience supporting complex transformation programmes at pace
- Background within a regulated or financial services environment is desirable
- Confidence influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to align ER solutions to business priorities
- Excellent relationship-building skills across HR and the wider business
- Data-driven approach, using insight to inform decisions and anticipate risk
- Clear, confident communicator able to translate complex ER issues into practical guidance
If you thrive in fast-moving change environments and enjoy shaping ER strategy where it matters most, this is a strong opportunity to make meaningful impact during a critical period of transformation.
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