Employee Relations Specialist (Financial Services)

Location: London, United Kingdom; primarily office-based

No salary information provided.

Company

hirify.global is a global insurance group providing commercial and personal insurance solutions through a broad property and casualty network.

What you will do

• Advise HR teams and line managers on performance management, grievances, disciplinary matters, sickness absence, and occupational health cases.
• Manage core employee relations processes, including formal performance management, disciplinary, and capability procedures.
• Conduct grievance and disciplinary investigations and prepare outcome letters, recommendations, policy guides, and employment-related documentation.
• Build strong relationships across the UK business and coach managers on employee relations best practices, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
• Monitor developments in employment legislation and employee relations issues, updating policies and advising stakeholders as required.
• Support employee relations initiatives and projects, including training for HR professionals and managers.

Requirements

• Significant employee relations experience in a busy financial services environment.
• Significant experience in case management and implementing employee relations policies and procedures.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, assimilate information quickly, and work effectively under pressure.

Culture & Benefits

• Primarily office-based environment focused on in-person collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits covering health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive culture supported by cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups.