AVP, Employee Relations
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Employee Relations
Workplace Investigations
Employment Law Knowledge
Risk Management
HRIS Systems (Workday)
Conflict Resolution
Training Design
Compliance
FULL DESCRIPTION
AVP, Employee Relations
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has an exciting, newly created role for an Employee Relations specialist at AVP level in our London team. We will look to you to provide expert Employee Relations support across the International region, to partner closely with People Experience (PX), Legal, and business leaders in managing complex and sensitive employee matters.
Role Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Enterprise Employee Relations (ER) framework by supporting governance standards and ensuring alignment with the broader PX strategy and regional employment regulations.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve ER standards, processes, and tools for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], including templates and guidance for disciplinary actions, performance management processes, and involuntary separations.
- Independently lead complex workplace investigations and support higher risk matters, partnering closely with HRBPs, Legal and People Experience Operations.
- Provide expert ER advice and guidance to the Employee Relations Specialists within our Tiered PX Operations Model, HRBPs, Legal, and business leaders.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of ER programs and processes across the International region.
- Act as a trusted subject matter expert in relevant business and PX discussions.
- Support the design and delivery of ER related training for managers and employees.
- Monitor and respond to regional legal and regulatory developments in partnership with Country PX Leads.
- Collaborate closely with the Global ER team to ensure International ER processes remain aligned with global standards.
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Employment Law, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years’ experience in Employee Relations roles, with exposure to complex ER matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proven experience independently leading investigations and advising senior leaders on sensitive and high-risk issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Experience contributing to the design, implementation, or evolution of ER governance frameworks.
- Deep knowledge of labour laws, regulatory requirements, and ER best practices across EMEA, APAC, and Canada.
- Experience working with HRIS platforms and ER or case management systems (e.g., Workday Help).
Working For [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Every person in our global team is valued... We have a wide range of employee benefits... We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
- Adoption and fertility leave
- Generous enhanced parental leave
- Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
- Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
- 15% combined employee/employer contributions
- Subsidized gym membership
- Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
About Us
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace... With over 1000 employees across the globe, we take pride in our inclusive culture...
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