Employee Relations Lead

Fidarsi are partnering with a fast-growing, tech-led fintech bank to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Specialist. Combining innovation with regulatory rigour, the bank is building a people-first culture as it continues to scale.

This hands-on role combines complex case management with organisational change. Working closely with senior leaders, HRBPs, Legal and Compliance, you’ll provide trusted advice and deliver fair, consistent and commercially sound outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, performance management and conflict resolution.
• Lead collective consultation processes, engaging with employee representatives and trade unions where applicable.
• Design and support redundancy and restructuring programmes across multiple business areas.
• Manage and advise on TUPE transfers, ensuring compliance and supporting smooth transitions.
• Coach managers and senior leaders on sensitive people matters, building confidence and capability across the business.
• Advise on SMCR-related people processes and act as HR’s subject matter expert on the Conduct Rules, partnering with Legal and Compliance on potential breaches, escalation and documentation.
• Negotiate and implement settlement agreements, managing legal, commercial and reputational considerations.
• Review and develop ER policies, processes and training, translating employment legislation and regulatory developments into practical guidance.
• Analyse ER trends to identify risks and recommend proactive improvements.
• Support engagement, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen the employee experience.

About You

• Strong experience in an ER specialist or broader HR role with significant responsibility for complex casework, ideally within financial services or another regulated environment.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, with hands-on experience of consultation, redundancy, restructuring and TUPE.
• Experience supporting SMCR-related HR processes and advising on the Conduct Rules.
• Confident communicating with and influencing senior stakeholders, handling sensitive conversations with discretion.
• Commercially aware, with sound judgement and a calm, pragmatic approach.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent HR/ER experience.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to shape employee relations within a growing fintech bank.
• A supportive, values-driven culture that combines innovation with integrity.
• Flexible, hybrid working.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare, pension and generous annual leave.