Location:
Hampshire
Added:
11/06/25
Salary:
£80,000 base + £8,500 Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension, PHI, 25 Days Leave

This role is managed by:

Jennifer Gaster

Senior Manager – Employee Relations

�� Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom – Role is on-site.
�� Full-Time | 12mths FTC or Interim Contract

Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for Employee Relations and a drive to shape a positive workplace culture? We’re looking for a Senior Manager – Employee Relations to lead a specialist team and deliver a high-impact ER service across a diverse UK workforce.

�� About the Role
This is a key leadership position responsible for delivering expert Employee Relations support to People Leaders across commercial, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution functions. You’ll lead a team of ER professionals, ensuring consistent, high-quality advice and support for around 3,000 employees.

�� Key Accountabilities

  • Lead and evolve the ER service model across the UK, ensuring it meets the needs of different business areas and stakeholder groups.
  • Develop and maintain ER toolkits, processes, and guidance to empower line managers to handle people matters confidently and effectively.
  • Coach and support your team to act as subject matter experts, ensuring their knowledge of employment law and best practice remains current.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive ER cases, including those involving senior leaders.
  • Champion wellbeing initiatives, promoting a culture of safety, engagement, and positive mental health.
  • Analyse ER data and trends to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement or innovation.
  • Collaborate with senior HR leaders to shape broader people strategies and contribute to the evolution of the HR service model.
  • Chair governance forums to ensure ER practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with organisational values.
  • Drive continuous improvement by benchmarking against external best practice and incorporating feedback from across the business.

✅ What We’re Looking For

  • A strong track record of managing complex ER issues in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and case law.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
  • A pragmatic, commercially aware approach to risk and resolution.
  • Experience working in a matrix organisation and leading through change.
  • A passion for proactive ER and enabling line managers to succeed.
  • Ability to start in July 2025

✈️ Travel Minimal UK travel required (approximately 5% annually).