Employee Relations Consultant

Role: EMEA Employee Relations Consultant

Location: UK only (remote-based)

Contract: temporary contract till Jan 2026 (high chance to be extended further)

Start: as soon as possible

This is a full-time position (40 hours a week).

The role is paid on a Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) basis.

Our global tech client is looking for an Employee Relations Consultant to join their busy team. If you excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, hands-on problem-solving as much as strategic planning, and are keen to craft inventive solutions to complex business and HR issues, you are exactly who we’re looking for.

Your profile should include a strong interest in European Employment Law and a dedication to advancing Employee Relations in a multifaceted, global matrix organization. You might be an ER Manager or an HR Generalist with considerable hands-on experience in complex Employee Relations matters . Experience with employment law in the Middle East and/or Africa is a plus, but not mandatory.

Must be decisive, even with limited data, and can engage confidently with senior leaders, collaborating effectively in a global structure.

If you enjoy a lively work environment, juggling various tasks, and are a team player with a fun spirit, we're eager to have you on board.

The Role:

• Delivering expert consultation, support, and guidance in Employee Relations (including investigation process).
• Tackling issues regionally in partnership with our experts and leadership.
• Offering swift, proficient support with minimal touchpoints.
• Collaborating with external legal counsel to address complex issues and legal matters, including litigation, and applying legal recommendations thoughtfully.
• Employing mediation, facilitation, and coaching skills to aid managers and employees in early dispute resolution.
• Efficiently handling ER inquiries and maintaining a comprehensive case management system.
• Advising on aspects during mergers and restructuring.
• Leading and contributing to global initiatives to refine the framework.

About You:

• Empathetic, patient, and an excellent listener with a genuine openness to others.
• A collaborative team player who knows when to lead and when to pitch in.
• Skilled at coaching and influencing others, ready to propose solutions and act in the face of resistance when necessary.
• An analytical thinker with a knack for diagnosing and solving challenges.
• Proactive, not waiting for permission to take charge and achieve results.
• A builder of trust and rapport with a track record of fostering positive relationships with teams and leaders.
• An effective communicator at all organizational levels.
• Excited about the future and eager to grasp new opportunities.
• English is essential, additional languages a plus.

If this sounds like you – apply today!