Senior Employer Relations Specialist / Lead to join a busy HR department handling complex ER Cases As a Senior Employee Relations Specialist, you will lead the resolution of complex, high-risk, sensitive employee relations cases, support managers, ensuring consistent application of policies, employment law compliance, and effective conflict resolution.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and resolve complex ER cases, including grievances, disciplinary, dismissals, complex absence management, ill health, performance, bullying, harassment, mental health, investigations, hearings. Act as the primary liaison for unions with involvement in complex ER cases. Provide expert guidance to managers and HRBPs on ER best practices, employment law, and policy interpretation.Conduct thorough, impartial investigations and prepare detailed reports with recommendations.Monitor ER trends and proactively identify opportunities for training, policy updates, and risk mitigation.Support change management initiatives and organisational restructuring from an ER perspective. What We''re Looking ForExperienced Senior HR professional - HR Manager, HRBP, ER Consultant, ER ManagerProven experience in a senior ER role, within a unionised environmentStrong knowledge of employment law, ACAS Code of Practice, and policyExceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.Ability to manage multiple complex cases with discretion and professionalism.CIPD qualification is highly desirable. - MCIPD prefer