On behalf of our client, Axon Moore are recruiting a Lead People & Culture Partner with a strong Employee Relations background to support a newly established People & Culture function within a large, complex organisation. This role will suit an experienced ER specialist who enjoys working hands-on with complex and high-risk casework. While the position operates at a senior level, it is not a purely strategic HR Business Partner role; the emphasis is firmly on end-to-end employee relations, manager support, and ER capability building.The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage complex employee relations casework, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, hearings, and appeals
• Act as the senior escalation point for ER matters, providing expert, pragmatic advice to managers
• Support and coach People Partners and Officers, strengthening ER capability across the team
• Advise on organisational change, consultation, and workforce planning from an ER perspective
• Analyse ER data and trends to inform improvements and reduce risk
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding in all people practices

Our client is seeking:

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Extensive experience in a hands-on Employee Relations role within a large or complex organisation
• Strong expertise in managing high-volume and complex ER casework
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law
• The ability to influence, challenge constructively, and provide clear, practical advice
• A strong commitment to fairness, inclusion, and best practice

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employee Relations specialist looking to step into a senior role while remaining closely involved in ER delivery and people-focused problem solving.