Nicoll Curtin
Employee Relations Director
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Employee Relations Director
Contract | Inside IR35 | London | Hybrid (2-3 days per week) | 6-Month Initial Contract - Inside IR35 c£700 Per day
A global market-leading organisation is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Director to join its international HR function on an interim basis.
This is a highly visible role, partnering with senior HR leaders, legal teams and business stakeholders across the UK, Ireland and wider European region. The successful individual will play a key role in managing complex employee relations matters, driving best practice and providing strategic guidance on sensitive people issues within a fast-paced, multinational environment.
The Role
- Lead complex employee relations cases and investigations from inception through to resolution.
- Provide expert guidance to HR Business Partners and senior business leaders on a broad range of ER matters.
- Partner closely with legal, compliance and risk teams to manage employment-related issues.
- Oversee high-risk and sensitive cases including grievances, disciplinary matters, discrimination complaints and workplace investigations.
- Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, acquisitions and workforce transformation programmes.
- Develop and enhance ER frameworks, governance and best-practice processes.
- Produce meaningful insights and reporting to support senior decision-making.
- Build strong relationships across multiple business functions and international markets.
- Help foster a culture built on fairness, consistency and sound employment practices.
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About You
- Significant Employee Relations experience operating at Director, Head of ER or Senior ER Lead level.
- Strong employment law expertise, ideally gained within large, complex multinational organisations.
- Experience partnering with senior executives, HR leadership and legal teams.
- Strong investigative capability with a track record of managing highly sensitive and complex cases.
- Commercially minded with excellent judgement and risk assessment skills.
- Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and business transformation activity.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- CIPD qualified and/or possessing relevant legal or HR expertise.
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The Opportunity
- Day rate of up to c. £700 per day
- Inside IR35
- Hybrid working model (London)
- Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
- Opportunity to influence people strategy across multiple international markets
- Work within a highly respected global organisation known for its collaborative and people-focused culture
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Employee Relations professional seeking a strategic, business-facing assignment with significant executive exposure and influence.
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