Full time

Employee Relations Manger

Pertemps Leeds
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1QZ
money-bag £49000 - £49387 per annum
Posted: 29 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Ref: 60524347

About the Role

The Employee Relations Manager role in Cambridge, with a salary between £49,000 and £49,387, is a full-time, permanent position. You will provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues, supporting key stakeholders across the organisation. Leading a dedicated HR team, you will partner with senior leadership on challenging people matters and employment law cases. This position requires a strong background in employee relations, case management, and team development. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering sound guidance and fostering effective workplace relations within a large, specialist medical organisation.

Senior Employee Relations Manager 
Location: Cambridge
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £49,387
Senior Employee Relations ManagerAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations professional to join a large, complex medical organisation in a senior employee realtions advisor.
This position offers the opportunity to support key stakeholders by providing expert Employee Relations advice, leading a dedicated HR team and partnering with senior stakeholders on complex people matters.
If you're passionate about employment law, employee relations and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
The RoleReporting to the Head of Employee Relations, you'll provide specialist advice and guidance on a wide range of complex employee relations matters while leading and supporting a team of Employee Relations Advisors.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and change management cases.
  • Providing expert advice on employment law, HR policies and best practice.
  • Leading and developing a team of Employee Relations Advisors.
  • Supporting senior managers through formal hearings, investigations and appeals.
  • Representing management at appeal hearings and Employment Tribunals where required.
  • Building effective relationships with senior leaders, managers and Trade Union representatives.
  • Designing and delivering management and HR training programmes.
  • Reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures.
  • Leading and supporting workforce projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Deputising for the Head of Employee Relations when required.
About YouTo be successful, you'll have:
  • CIPD qualification (or equivalent HR experience).
  • Significant experience managing complex Employee Relations cases.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
  • Experience managing or leading HR professionals.
  • Outstanding communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to influence and challenge at senior level.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
  • Experience delivering management training and supporting organisational change.
Experience within the a clinical/ medical or another large, unionised organisation would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer?
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous Pension Scheme.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Supportive and collaborative HR team.
  • The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a large, values-led organisation.
  • This role will be onsite during training period with the opportunity of hybrid once embedded in the business working 3 days in the office and two at home.
Apply Today If you're an experienced Employee Relations Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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