ob Title: Employee Relations Manager – Workforce Change and Restructuring
Location: Glasgow
Job Description:
A dynamic and experienced Employee Relations Manager is sought to take ownership of the HR workstream for various Workforce Change and Restructuring projects within Investment Banking/Trading. These include restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, senior exits, outsourcing/insourcing, mergers, acquisitions, and more. This role provides the opportunity to lead complex and large-scale change programs across global locations, ensuring effective delivery in line with company policies and legal requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the HR workstream for Workforce Change and Restructuring, ensuring all stages are managed effectively, including planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage people impact assessments and consultation strategies, working with unions, works councils, and employee representatives.
- Develop and execute communication plans and consultation materials to support change initiatives.
- Collaborate with HR Operations, Career Transition Services, and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of changes.
- Ensure adherence to Workforce Change standards, escalating any emerging risks to leadership.
- Contribute to strategy development, managing resources, budgets, and continuous improvements.
- Drive and support change programs across different regions, leveraging global HR functions.
- Advise senior management and key stakeholders on functional impacts, risks, and governance.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Handling ER within Investment Banking/Trading environments.
- Proven experience in Workforce Change Management and leading change programs.
- Expertise in leading Union/Works Council consultations.
- Strong understanding of current employment legislation.
- Strong project management, change management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in highly matrixed organizations and across diverse geographies.
- Advanced analytical and data skills, including proficiency in Excel.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex ideas effectively.
- Knowledge of reward structures and HR service processes.
- Experience with cross-border change programs and cultural sensitivities.
- Influential and committed to driving change and delivering results.
