Join AXA Partners as an Employee Relations Manager - Drive People Success in a Global Leader! Are you passionate about creating positive workplace cultures and shaping employee experiences? Do you thrive in dynamic, diverse environments where your expertise can make a real difference? AXA Partners is looking for a talented Employee Relations Manager to lead our employee relations strategy and support our people across the UK. Where You Fit In As part of the HR team at AXA Partners, you'll be at the forefront of fostering a fair, inclusive, and engaging workplace. Your insights will help shape how we support our teams and ensure we meet our organizational goals while upholding our commitments to employees and regulatory standards. What you'll be doing: Build a positive employee relations climate aligned with AXA's values and employee promise, promoting engagement and trust. Provide expert HR advice on all employee relations matters, including performance, disciplinary, absence management, whistleblowing, and flexible working. Coach and support line managers to develop their people management skills and handle complex cases effectively. Manage employee relations casework from start to finish, including attending hearings and tribunals as needed. Collaborate with global ER teams to improve processes and enhance the employee experience. Support health and safety activities to ensure safe working practices and compliance with legislation. Lead change management initiatives related to organizational transformation, redundancy, TUPE, and consultations. Design employee engagement initiatives that empower staff, foster a positive working environment, and build trust. Ensure HR policies and procedures are clear, compliant, and consistently applied across the business. Lead and develop a high-performing ER team, nurturing talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and sharing best practices. Monitor KPIs and produce ER dashboards to provide insights and inform strategic decisions. What you'll bring: Proven experience as an Employee Relations specialist with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. Deep knowledge of UK employment law and best HR practices. Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels. Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to coach managers and develop teams effectively. Experience managing complex ER cases, tribunals, and transformation projects. CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent. Experience working in an international or multi-site environment is preferred. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting. Data analysis skills to interpret trends and recommend improvements. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. What we offer At AXA Partners, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive: Competitive Salary 25 days rising to a maximum of 27 days (based on a 5 day week) Retail Discounts Company Shareplan /Scheme & Loan Cycle2Work Scheme Discounted Home Insurance Employee Assistance Scheme Dr@Hand Discounted Gym Membership Thrive (free mental health app) Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars To apply, click on the 'apply' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response - globalhr@partners.axa Who we are: We're AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection - with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive - offering solutions and services that make sure we're always at people's side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we're always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters. Join a company that helps protect the forests! At AXA Partners, we plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract)