Employee Relations Manager

Grandir UK Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing childcare organization is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead complex employee relations issues and provide guidance to managers. This role involves managing cases, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, and promoting a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong ER expertise, the ability to handle multiple cases, and a resilient approach. The position offers excellent benefits, including generous leave, childcare discounts, and healthcare support.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Generous childcare discount

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Access to employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP access

Healthcare cash plan

May I Say Thank You Month

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a specialist Employee Relations role, managing complex cases.
• Proven ability to handle multiple employee relations cases simultaneously.
• Strong experience with employment tribunal claims.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of complex employee relations matters, from initial assessment to resolution.
• Oversight of employee relations casework managed by HR Advisors.
• Deliver commercial employee relations advice to managers.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Ability to manage multiple cases

Knowledge of UK employment law

Influencing and advising skills

Coaching and mentoring abilities

Attention to detail

Job description

Tuscany House, White Hart Ln, Basingstoke RG21 4AF, UK

Overview

Posted Monday 9 February 2026 at 06:00

Employee Relations Manager – Grandir UK

At Grandir UK, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Employee Relations Manager to join our People Team, playing a key role in fostering a positive, fair and inclusive working environment across our nurseries and support functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident Employee Relations professional to lead on complex employee relations matters, provide expert guidance to managers, and help shape people practices that support both our colleagues and the children and families we serve. You will promote a culture of consistency, trust and best practice while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex employee relations matters from initial assessment through to resolution, including disciplinary issues, grievances, investigations and high-risk or safeguarding-related cases.
• Provide oversight and guidance for employee relations casework managed by HR Advisors and Employee Relations Specialists.
• Lead on cases progressing to employment tribunal stage, guiding the business through each step of the process.
• Deliver clear, confident and commercially focused employee relations advice to managers across the organisation.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
• Ensure all employee relations activity aligns with UK employment legislation, company policies and best practice.
• Support and coach managers through employee relations procedures, building confidence and long-term capability.
• Produce clear, well-structured documentation including investigation reports, case summaries and formal correspondence.
• Work collaboratively with HR Advisors, HR Administrators and HR Business Partners to deliver a joined-up employee relations service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of employee relations processes, documentation and ways of working.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide insight into trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.

We Are Looking For

• Extensive experience in a specialist Employee Relations role, confidently managing complex cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple employee relations cases simultaneously.
• Strong experience handling employment tribunal claims alongside broader employee relations casework.
• Up-to-date and practical knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ability to influence, advise and constructively challenge managers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or developing others within an HR or employee relations environment is desirable but can be developed in the role.
• Comfortable working remotely while remaining collaborative, responsive and engaged.
• A resilient, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Refer a friend bonus. Recommend friends and family to join Grandir UK and receive a cash reward.
• Generous childcare discount.
• 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (full time equivalent), plus an additional 3 days over the Christmas period.
• Wellbeing Day. An extra day off just for you.
• Access to our employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street and online retailers, with options to convert points into cash rewards.
• 24/7 remote GP access.
• Healthcare cash plan. Claim money back on everyday medical expenses such as dental care and physiotherapy.
• May I Say Thank You Month. A company-wide celebration recognising the dedication and impact of our teams.
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work certified organisation, where people are truly at the heart of everything we do.

Tuscany House, White Hart Ln, Basingstoke RG21 4AF, UK