Employee Relations Consultant

Hastings Direct

. Partner with an aligned business area to support commercial and people outcomes .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLeicester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations within highly regulated environments, effectively managing complex casework and advising leaders on best practices. Proficient in translating legislative requirements into actionable ER strategies while supporting organizational change initiatives.

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Employee Relations ManagementOrganizational Change LeadershipEmployment Rights Act 2025Trade Union CollaborationData Analysis Using MI

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsOrganizational Change PlanningRedeployment StrategiesConsultation ProcessesAbsence ManagementGrievance HandlingPerformance ManagementRisk ManagementCasework ManagementLegislative Compliance

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityInsightful Reporting

Industry Keywords

Highly Regulated EnvironmentInsuranceFinancial ServicesColleague ForumsTrade Unions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with an aligned business area to support commercial and people outcomes
Coach leaders on colleague issues, employee relations and change initiatives
Proactively identify and resolve issues across core areas
Help leaders apply policies and processes consistently and fairly
Manage employee relations casework end-to-end
Advise and coach leaders on best practices for fair and reasonable outcomes
Identify trends from casework and highlight key risks and improvement areas
Provide effective and insightful reporting to leadership teams
Manage complex employee relations matters in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience within Employee Relations in a highly regulated environment such as insurance or financial services
Experience supporting companies through periods of organisational change
Proven ability and experience planning, leading and supporting organisational change programmes
Strong understanding of redeployment/alternative principles, including identifying suitable roles, managing fair selection processes and minimising risk through effective redeployment strategies
Ability to operate at pace and manage multiple priorities while adapting to evolving business needs
Proven experience leading collective and individual consultation processes
Experience working with Trade Unions and colleague forums
Strong understanding of the Employment Rights Act 2025
Ability to translate legislative requirements into practical and commercially sound ER advice
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Clear understanding of absence management, conduct, grievances and performance management cases
Experience using MI
Must be able to work in the UK; sponsorship is unavailable
Successful applicants undergo credit and criminal record checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working approach
Annual 4Cs performance bonus
Life assurance cover of 4x salary
Income protection at no extra cost
Matched pension contributions up to 10%
Discounts and cashback
Free independent mortgage advice
Free access to financial wellbeing support
Thrive mental health app
Colleague assistance programme available 24/7
In-house mental health first aiders
Support groups
Dedicated mental wellbeing support team
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell one week of annual leave
Health care cashback plans
Dental plans
Discounted health assessments
Cycle to work scheme
Tech schemes
Discounted and free onsite facilities
Social events throughout the year
Support, training and development