Employee Relations Manager – Europe, Food Retail

Central London 

Hybrid (2 days in office) 

A well-established, forward-thinking company is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to support its employee relations strategy across multiple European regions.

This key role will support leaders with expert ER guidance, ensure legal compliance, and foster a positive workplace culture.

Acting as a strategic partner, you’ll handle complex cases and collaborate closely with leadership on essential people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of the ER Manager

• Offer expert advice on employee relations, managing complex cases and supporting policy development.
• Work closely with legal partners to ensure compliance and manage risk.
• Help leaders implement people strategies in line with organisational goals.
• Track and report on metrics related to compliance, risk, and ER initiatives.
• Manage business risks related to right-to-work, health & safety, and regulatory compliance, with regular audits and action tracking.
• Collaborate with leaders to align people strategies with business goals, supporting talent management, performance reviews, and reporting.
• Own ER-related dashboards and manage risk reporting to keep leadership informed.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external legal partners, maintaining an up-to-date contact list and collaborating as needed.

The Right ER Manager

• Extensive experience in employee relations across various European countries.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and risk management in a multi-jurisdictional setting.
• Proven advisory skills, with a practical, collaborative approach to problem-solving.