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Employee Relations and Reward Manager
Location: Central London (Hybrid - minimum 2 days/week in office)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £48,000 pa, with excellent public sector benefits
Are you ready to shape the future of employee experience in one of the UK's most respected public sector organisations? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead on Employee Relations, Reward and Policy-driving fairness, inclusion and innovation across the workforce.
About the Role
This is a pivotal opportunity to join the Pay, Policy and People Relations team, where you'll help foster a collaborative and positive employee relations environment. You'll work closely with trade unions and key stakeholders, lead negotiations, and manage complex ER cases with confidence and diplomacy.
A key focus of the role will be the design and implementation of a refreshed suite of People Policies-ensuring they reflect best practice, legislative updates, and a commitment to equity and accessibility.
You'll also play a central role in delivering reward projects, including annual salary reviews, real living wage updates, and gender pay gap reporting. Your expertise will guide managers and employees alike, ensuring the reward and policy frameworks are robust, transparent, and future-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
Champion positive ER practices and strong Trade Union partnerships
Provide expert advice across Directorates on ER matters
Maintain accurate documentation and support resolution of complex ER issuesPolicy Development
Lead the review and improvement of people policies
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and statutory changes
Advise business areas on policy updates and publicationReward Strategy
Support the implementation of a total rewards review
Advise on pay strategy, benchmarking, job evaluation (ideally JEGS), and benefits
Ensure alignment with sector best practices and government regulations
Essential Requirements
Proven experience in Trade Union relations and complex ER case management
Strong knowledge of employment law and pay legislation
Demonstrated success in policy development and change management
Experience in gender pay gap reporting and reward systems implementation
CIPD qualification (or equivalent)
Excellent written communication and diagnostic skills
Advanced Word and Excel proficiency, with strong numeracy and attention to detail
Public sector experience and people management capabilities
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