Employee Relations Lead

Employee Relations Manager

(known internally in BCC as Employee Relations Lead)

6 month Fixed Term Contract

Fixed Term Contract available for BCC employees under a S188

Secondment / Act up opportunity available for BCC employees

Grade

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Were looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager (known internally in BCC as Employee Relations Lead) to join our Employee Relations team supporting the delivery of a high-quality professional ER service across Birmingham City Council. This is a Manager role.

Reporting to the Head of Employee Relations you will lead a team of Employee Relations Consultants ensuring the provision of legally sound pragmatic and outcome-focused advice on a wide range of employee relations matters. You will also take ownership of complex high-profile cases and play a key role in shaping ER strategy and policy.

About the role

You will:

• Lead and manage a team delivering expert advice on:
  • Conduct and disciplinary matters
  • Capability and performance
  • Attendance management
  • Grievances
  • TUPE
• Act as senior lead on complex and high-risk ER cases
• Support major organisational projects (e.g. TUPE redundancy consultation)
• Ensure consistent application of People Policies across the organisation
• Develop strong partnerships with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Drive performance service quality and customer satisfaction
• Provide insights and reporting to inform strategic decision-making
• Work collaboratively with legal advisors and manage external ER support where required

About you

You will bring:

• Hold CIPD Level 7
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework
• Experience working in a unionised environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to provide strategic advice and support

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how employee relations supports our workforce and delivers meaningful organisational outcomes

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

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Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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Job Description and PersonSpecification

Employee Relations Lead GR6