Employee Relations Partner

Employee Relations Partner (9-Month FTC) • Manchester City Centre (Hybrid) • 9-Month Fixed Term Contract • Up to £60k per annum Are you an experienced ER specialist ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, people-first environment? We're partnering with a leading organisation in Manchester looking for an Employee Relations Partner to join them on a 9-month FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you’ll play a key part in driving best-practice ER, supporting managers, and navigating complex change. The Role As ER Partner, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things employee relations. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and managers to build confidence, capability, and consistency across the business. Key responsibilities will include: • Coaching and upskilling managers on ER best practices, ensuring confidence in handling cases end-to-end • Managing a broad range of ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and complex investigations • Leading on TUPE processes, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions • Supporting and delivering on restructuring and organisational change programmes • Providing commercially focused advice aligned with business objectives • Driving consistency and continuous improvement across ER policies and processes What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in an ER-focused role within a fast-paced environment • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice • Experience handling TUPE and restructuring activity • Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at all levels • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent communication skills • Ability to work autonomously while remaining collaborative If you would like to know more about this role please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role for more details. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.