Employee Relations Manager
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Job Title:Employee Relations Manager
Salary:per annum(pro rata if part-time)
Grade:G
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:37 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced and forwardthinking Employee Relations (ER) Manager to lead and enhance our employee relations function. This is a pivotal role within People Services responsible for driving a consistent highquality ER approach across the Council while supporting leaders through complex casework organisational change and workforce transformation.
What Youll Be Doing
As our Employee Relations Manager you will:
- Lead the delivery of expert employee relations advice across the Council.
- Manage complex and highrisk ER cases ensuring they are resolved fairly consistently and in line with legislation policy and best practice..
- Represent the organisation in Employment Tribunal (ET) cases including preparing documentation supporting legal advisors and presenting evidence where required.
- Coach mentor and develop ER Advisors and People Services colleagues to build capability confidence and consistency in ER practice.
- Identify opportunities to improve policies processes and ER interventions to support a positive proactive employee experience.
Build strong relationships with managers trade unions and stakeholders to enable early resolution and constructive collaboration.
About You
You will bring a strong track record in employee relations with the credibility and resilience to operate at a senior particular you will have:
- Substantial Employment Tribunal (ET) experience including case preparation liaison with legal representatives and participation in hearings.
- Extensive experience supporting and leading largescale restructures and organisational change ideally within a complex or unionised environment.
- Demonstrable experience of coaching developing and upskilling ER teams with a passion for building capability and embedding best practice.
- Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR policies with the ability to interpret and apply these confidently.
- Strong influencing skills with the ability to build trust and provide robust solutionfocused advice.
The ability to work at pace juggle competing priorities and confidently manage sensitive or contentious issues.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Redeployment only: 29 January 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 8th February 2026
Additional Information
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Human Resources Management
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- HRIS
- Performance Management
- Employment & Labor Law
- Qualitative Analysis
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Human Resources
- Mentoring
About Company
Why Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves lin ... View more
