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Senior Employee Relations Specialist (Business Change)

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Starting from £57,000 per annum, depending on experience and location

Location: This is a hybrid role where you’ll be mainly based from home but there’ll be regular travel for client and internal meetings.We are happy to accept applications from the South East or South West regions.

What you’ll be doing You’ll be the go-to expert for all things Employee Relations and Business Change, supporting our clients through tricky situations such as redundancies, restructures, TUPE transfers and acquisitions. You’ll be there to guide them through it all, offering practical, legally-sound advice that gives them confidence in making people-related decisions. You’ll take the lead on complex ER cases - from running investigations to delivering outcomes - and you’ll also get stuck into shaping policies, reviewing documents, and supporting others across the team. You’ll work closely with both clients and colleagues to make sure everything we deliver is high-quality and helpful, whilst also playing a big part in how we grow and improve our ER offering. Your responsibilities will be many and varied, but never boring. Here’s a glimpse into your day-to-day role:

* Lead and advise on complex business change processes, including restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and acquisitions.

* Manage high-risk and sensitive employee relations cases (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, whistleblowing), including investigations, hearings, and drafting outcomes.

* Review and quality check a wide range of ER and business change documentation to ensure clarity, compliance, and consistency.

* Draft bespoke policies, procedures, handbooks, and employment contracts tailored to each client’s needs and culture.

* Support and guide internal service teams on complex ER and change-related queries, ensuring advice is timely, practical, and commercially sound.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of clients, delivering proactive support and becoming a trusted strategic partner.

* Keep accurate and detailed time records using Accelo, ensuring all work aligns with project scopes and billing expectations.

* Deputise for the Head of ER, providing oversight and leadership within the ER team when required.

* Stay up to date with employment law and best practice, sharing knowledge internally and delivering training to colleagues.

* Contribute to business growth by supporting in new client meetings and identifying opportunities for additional support.

About you You’re an experienced HR professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering practical advice. You’re confident dealing with complex people issues and have plenty of experience supporting organisations through change, whether that’s a restructure, redundancy, TUPE transfer or something equally challenging.

You’ve got a solid understanding of employment law and know how to apply it in a way that’s practical, clear and commercially sensible. You’re comfortable advising senior stakeholders, can manage tricky conversations, and you know how to spot risks and work through them.

Communication is your superpower. You can simplify complex ER issues and deliver clear advice, both in writing and in person. Clients trust you because you make them feel supported every step of the way.

You’re also great at juggling multiple priorities, keeping an eye on the detail, and producing high-quality work under pressure. If someone’s stuck, you’re the person they turn to - and you’re always happy to coach others, share your knowledge, and support your team. Above all, you care about doing the right thing and making a positive difference for the clients you work with.

The Perks: We’re probably biased, but we think this role is exciting, interesting, fun, challenging, full of growth opportunities… we could go on. All that aside, we also offer:

* Competitive salary, starting from £57,000 per annum, depending on experience and location.

* 25 days holiday when you start employment with us, 27 days after 1 year service, 29 days after 2 years’ service + bank holidays.

* Career qualifications supported and paid for where relevant with progression and development opportunities.

* Monthly homeworking allowance and all equipment provided.

* Many flexible working patterns to make sure you have a good balance between your work and home life.

* A wide range of support in your role internally and externally and a hugely supportive and friendly team.

* 4% employer pension contributions, with a minimum of 4% employee contributions.

* Shopping discounts platform, flu vaccinations and technology and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes.

* Paid for social events and virtual get-togethers.

* Employee assistance programme.

* Life assurance at 4 times basic salary.

* Unlimited remote GP appointments available 24/7.

* A range of other health and wellbeing benefits.

How to Apply:

There are a few stages in our application process which help you get to know us as much as it helps us get to know you. This includes a written assessment, a virtual interview, psychometric testing and a concluding in-person meeting.

If this sounds good, and you think Fitzgerald could be the place for you, APPLY NOW. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We believe our team should reflect all parts of society at every level of the organisation. That’s why one of our top priorities is crafting a clear strategy and action plan to achieve our diversity and inclusion goals.

We’re all about finding the best person for the job - no exceptions. Every candidate and employee gets a fair shot, no matter their age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.

From shortlisting to interviews to final selection, we’re committed to applying equal opportunities every step of the way.

Above all, we’re creating a workplace where everyone feels included, respected, and able to bring their whole self to work. Because dignity and respect aren’t just nice-to-haves - they’re non-negotiable.

Closing Date: 19th June 2025.

Senior Employee Relations Specialist (Business Change)