Specialist, Risk Management

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist Location: London, UK Leading Financial Services Firm Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits package Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Frazer Jones are partnering with a prestigious and dynamic financial services firm based in London, known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction. As a leading player in the financial services sector, the company prides itself on its diverse and inclusive culture, which fosters professional growth and development. We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of experience in employee relations within a complex, matrixed environment, preferably in the financial services sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and resolving employee relations issues, ensuring that the firm’s policies and procedures are adhered to, and promoting a positive work environment. Employee Relations Case Management: Manage a wide range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance management, absence management, and workplace investigations, ensuring timely and fair resolution. Policy and Procedure Compliance: Advise managers and employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with HR Business Partners, line managers, and senior leadership to provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters, supporting business objectives and promoting a positive workplace culture. Data Analysis and Reporting: Track and analyse employee relations trends and case data, providing insights and recommendations to HR leadership to inform strategy and improve processes. Training and Development: Deliver training sessions and workshops to managers and employees on employee relations topics, such as performance management, conflict resolution, and employment law updates. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of employee relations policies, processes, and systems, ensuring they align with best practices and support the company’s strategic goals. Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with employee relations issues and work proactively to mitigate these risks, ensuring a fair and consistent approach is taken across the organization. Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in employee relations, preferably within the financial services sector or a similarly complex, regulated environment. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. Strong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations best practices, and experience handling complex ER cases from start to finish. Proven ability to handle sensitive and complex employee relations issues with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide insights to inform decision-making. Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines. Competitive salary and performance-based bonus Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health insurance, and more Opportunities for professional development and career progression If you are a proactive and experienced Employee Relations Specialist looking to join a leading financial services firm where you can make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.