Job Description
Employee Relations (ER) Specialist
Location: London (2 days onsite per week) (Wednesday and Thursday)
Pay: £375 per day 2x mid- senior roles (Per day via umbrella)
Contract Type: 3, with potential to extend or convert to permanent
Start: ASAP
Company: Globally known and loved Technology and Entertainment Brand!
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Employee Relations Specialist to join a dynamic HR team undergoing significant change. This position will play a key role in managing sensitive employee matters and supporting the broader business through complex people issues in a global, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Experience & Skills:
Desirable:
Location: London (2 days onsite per week) (Wednesday and Thursday)
Pay: £375 per day 2x mid- senior roles (Per day via umbrella)
Contract Type: 3, with potential to extend or convert to permanent
Start: ASAP
Company: Globally known and loved Technology and Entertainment Brand!
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Employee Relations Specialist to join a dynamic HR team undergoing significant change. This position will play a key role in managing sensitive employee matters and supporting the broader business through complex people issues in a global, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and resolve employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and settlements.- Must be resilient and experienced with managing busy environments and workloads
- Provide expert guidance and support to managers and HR teams on employment law and risk mitigation.
- Support complex employee lifecycle processes and ER cases, driving operational excellence.
- Lead or contribute to change management initiatives across multiple geographies.
- Use HR systems (ServiceNow, Nexus, Workday) and analytics to inform strategic decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and stakeholders to maintain discretion and manage sensitive situations effectively.
Experience & Skills:
- 4+ years’ experience in Employee Relations, HR Generalist, or HRBP roles in global, matrixed organisations.- Less for more junior position.
- Experience in tech, media, retail, or gaming preferred.
- Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive employee situations with discretion.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law; EMEA experience advantageous.
- Strategic thinker with resilience, empathy, and strong influencing skills.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity, fast-paced environments, and handling multiple priorities.
- Experience supporting creative or technical populations is a plus.
Desirable:
- Experience contributing to organisational change, cultural transformation, or international HR initiatives.
- Exposure to Workday and HR analytics tools for decision support.
- Experience working with teams in US
