HR Business Partner (Employee Relations) UK876870/LI

HR Business Partner Location: London | Hybrid Working (3 days on-site) Morgan Philips is partnering with a fast-paced, operationally driven organisation to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner with deep expertise in high-volume employee relations, TUPE, and unionised environments.

This role is ideally suited to a resilient and commercially minded HR professional who thrives in complex, high-risk settings. You will play a critical role in managing large-scale ER activity, navigating union relationships, and leading TUPE and change programmes, acting as a trusted advisor to operational leadership.

The Role This is a hands-on, high-impact position in a demanding environment where ER volume, risk management, and stakeholder engagement are central to success. Key responsibilities include: Managing a high volume of complex ER casework end-to-end, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, capability, and dismissals, often within tight operational timeframes Acting as the key point of contact for trade unions and employee representatives, leading consultations and maintaining effective working relationships Leading and supporting TUPE transfers, including due diligence, consultation with unions and employees, risk assessment, and post-transfer integration Advising senior operational leaders on complex and high-risk employee issues, balancing legal risk with commercial realities Supporting organisational change activity, including restructures, redundancies, and collective consultations Coaching line managers to confidently handle ER matters, particularly in unionised and high-pressure environments Ensuring full compliance with UK employment law, minimising legal exposure and financial risk Driving consistency and improvements in ER processes, policies, and governance across the business