Employee Relations Business Partner | 12month FTC

Employee Relations Business Partner | 12month FTC Financial Services City of London | 5 days office based non negotiable £450 - £500 day rate Meraki Talent is working with a financial services firm based in the City of London, is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner to join their HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional with strong employee relations expertise to support a dynamic and fast-paced business. Working closely with the ER Manager, supporting with ER as well as wider business partnering due to an acquisition. You will take ownership of a broad range of complex ER cases while partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation to provide pragmatic, risk-focused HR advice and support. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management, conduct, capability and workplace investigations. Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and business leaders on HR policies, employment law and best practice. Support and lead on TUPE projects, including consultation processes and stakeholder management. Partner with business leaders to deliver effective people solutions aligned to business objectives. Coach and develop managers in handling employee relations issues confidently and consistently. Support organisational change programmes, restructures and redundancy processes where required. Collaborate closely with the broader HR team, Legal and Compliance functions on complex and sensitive cases. Analyse ER trends and provide insight and recommendations to minimise risk and improve employee experience. Contribute to HR projects and wider people initiatives across the business. Ensure all employee relations activities are managed in line with UK employment legislation and regulatory requirements. Person Specification Proven experience in an Employee Relations, HR Business Partner within financial services. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice. Experience managing complex and sensitive ER cases from start to finish. Previous TUPE/Acquisition experience is essential. Comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing across all levels of the organisation. Commercially aware with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and investigation skills.