Employee Relations Lead

Employee Relations Lead

Edinburgh or London

Hybrid

12-Month FTC

£Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Shape the Future of Workforce Change at FNZ

FNZ is seeking an Employee Relations Lead to join our People & Culture team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting organisational change and workforce transformation initiatives across FNZ. Working at the centre of complex change programmes, you will provide expert employee relations guidance, and ensure change is delivered in a way that is commercially effective, legally and regulatory compliant, and aligned to FNZ's values.

You'll partner closely with senior business leaders and our teams to design and deliver workforce consultation strategies that support organisational objectives while maintaining employee engagement and minimising risk.

The Opportunity

This is the perfect opportunity for a People Business partner that specialises in Employee Relations.

You'll lead workforce programmes across a global organisation, helping leaders navigate organisational change while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice employee relations principles.

The role offers the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, shape workforce change strategies and deliver high-profile organisational initiatives that have a meaningful impact across FNZ.

What You'll Be Doing

Workforce Execution Leadership

Lead complex workforce change activities across multiple business areas

Design and implement change strategies aligned to business objectives and legal requirements

Support business leaders through organisational design and workforce change initiatives

Develop clear communication plans and engagement strategies throughout change programmes

Organisational Change

Partner with senior stakeholders to plan and execute organisational change initiatives

Support workforce optimisation programmes

Advise on employment risks associated with organisational change activities

Ensure robust governance, documentation and decision-making frameworks are maintained

Manage complex employee relations issues arising from change programmes

Support the delivery of sustainable organisational outcomes whilst balancing employee and commercial considerations

Employee Relations Expertise

Act as a trusted adviser on complex employee relations matters

Provide practical guidance on UK employment law and consultation requirements

Partner with Legal and HR teams to ensure consistent risk management approaches

Support senior leaders in managing sensitive and high-profile employee situations

Identify and mitigate employee relations, legal and reputational risks

Promote best practice employee relations across the organisation

Stakeholder Management & Influence

Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and People teams

Influence decision-making through expert advice and evidence-based recommendations

Facilitate discussions with key stakeholders during periods of organisational change

Provide regular updates to governance forums and leadership teams

Ensure alignment across business, HR and Legal stakeholders throughout change programmes

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure workforce change activities comply with UK employment legislation and regulatory requirements

Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails

Identify risks, issues and dependencies across change programmes

Support governance reporting and escalation processes where required

Drive consistent and compliant approaches across all workforce change initiatives

What We're Looking For

Significant Employee Relations experience within a complex organisation

Proven experience leading large-scale workforce transformation, or organisational change programmes

Extensive knowledge of UK employment law

Experience managing complex stakeholder groups and influencing senior leaders

Demonstrable experience operating within professional services, financial services, consulting or private equity-backed organisations

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance business and employee considerations

Experience working in fast-paced and evolving business environments

Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Strong project and programme delivery capabilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously

What You'll Need to Succeed at FNZ

The ability to lead through ambiguity and organisational change

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Excellent judgement when managing sensitive employee relations matters

Confidence engaging with senior leadership teams

Exceptional communication and change leadership capabilities

A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach

Strong resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments

The ability to build credibility quickly and establish trusted advisor relationships

A collaborative and outcomes-focused mindset

Why Join FNZ?

At FNZ, you'll be part of a high-growth, global organisation transforming wealth management through technology and innovation.

We offer:

Competitive salary package plus benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Global career opportunities across Europe, North America, South Africa and APAC

Private health and life insurance

Paid parental and volunteer leave

Funded learning and professional development opportunities

A collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture

The opportunity to lead high-profile workforce transformation initiatives with significant organisational impact

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth by making wealth management more accessible. We partner with many of the world's leading financial institutions to deliver technology-enabled wealth management solutions that improve outcomes for millions of investors globally.

With thousands of employees across more than 30 countries, FNZ combines innovation, technology and expertise to shape the future of wealth management.

Ready to lead complex workforce and organisational change programmes at FNZ?

Apply now to join FNZ as an Employee Relations Lead.

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About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).

Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.