Our client is a leading trading house, operating in a highly regulated and technology-driven environment.

An opportunity has arisen for an Employee Relations Specialist to join the London office, operating within a global People function and supporting teams across APAC, Europe and the US. This role will act as the central Employee Relations subject matter expert, ensuring people practices remain compliant, commercially sound and aligned with regulatory standards across jurisdictions.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a complex and high-risk international ER caseload, providing expert guidance across disciplinary, grievance, appeal, investigation, performance and capability matters. The position requires ownership of sensitive and strategic issues within a fast-paced, regulated trading environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing end-to-end employee relations casework across multiple regions#

Advising on organisational change initiatives including restructures, redundancies and cross-border transfers

Developing and delivering ER training to managers globally

Drafting and harmonising HR and ER policies in line with UK employment law and relevant international frameworks

Ensuring all people-related decisions meet regulatory and compliance standards

Partnering closely with Legal, Compliance and Risk functions on sensitive matters

Leading employment contract projects across jurisdictions, including restrictive covenants, non-compete and confidentiality provisions

Mediating disputes and conducting fair, impartial investigations

Monitoring ER data and trends globally, presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership

The role will also contribute to broader HR initiatives where required, supporting alignment with business strategy.

Candidate Profile

CIPD Level 5 minimum, Level 7 preferred

Proven experience managing complex ER matters within a regulated, fast-paced and international environment

Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law, with exposure to APAC and US frameworks advantageous

Experience within financial services, trading or similarly regulated sectors highly desirable

Commercially astute with strong risk awareness

Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence senior leaders

High levels of discretion, resilience and emotional intelligence

Comfortable partnering closely with Legal teams on contractual and regulatory matters

This position reports directly to the Chief People Officer and offers the opportunity to shape global ER standards within a high-performance trading business.

The Offer

Technology-led environment central to business success

Agile, entrepreneurial culture with strong financial backing

Collaborative and high-calibre global workforce

Opportunity to make measurable impact within a scaling international firm

Hybrid working -3 Days in office

Competitive package

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