Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager

Location:

Nottinghamshire

Salary: £50,000‑£55,000

Macmillan Davies are delighted to be partnering with this market leading business that is continuing to expand across the UK and internationally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join their head office team and lead a specialist ER function that supports colleagues across all business areas.

You’ll be the ER Specialist for this large and dynamic business whilst leading a team of Employee Relations Advisors, ensuring the smooth and consistent handling of all ER cases end to end across the business. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll balance people development, case management, and strategic input into continuous improvement.

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of ER Advisors to deliver a high‑performing and collaborative culture.
• Overseeing complex case management, including absence, grievances, disciplinaries, appeals, and investigations.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing clear and commercially focused advice aligned with employment law.
• Working closely with People Partners to ensure effective resolution of ER issues within their business areas.
• Reviewing and maintaining HR policies and processes to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Ensuring consistency through tools, templates, and systems that enable accurate reporting and data‑driven insight.
• Identifying case trends and themes to support proactive initiatives and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone who can balance technical expertise with people leadership, and who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

• Proven track record in employee relations, including managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confidence in handling complex and sensitive situations.
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) is desirable.
• A collaborative approach, with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Resilience, empathy, and a pragmatic problem‑solving mindset.

This business has a strong people‑first culture and is committed to recognising and rewarding its employees.

• Employee recognition schemes that celebrate outstanding contributions.
• Career development opportunities within a global, fast‑growing organisation.
• Exclusive events that bring together teams from across the UK and Europe.
• Well‑being initiatives, including fitness programmes, free gym classes, mental health support, and financial wellbeing resources.

If you’re an experienced Employee Relations Manager who’s ready to make an impact in a dynamic, ambitious business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.