Senior Employee Relations Lead

Senior Employee Relations Lead

UK Wide

Permanent

Hybrid or Remote

£Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

FNZ is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Lead to join our People & Culture team on a permanent basis.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced employee relations professional who combines deep technical employment law knowledge with practical, commercial judgement. As new UK employment rights are introduced, you'll lead FNZ's response to regulatory change, act as the go-to expert on employment law for the People team, and support the team by taking on our most complex employee relations cases.

You'll work closely with Legal, People Operations, Payroll, HR Systems and senior business leaders to keep FNZ compliant, confident and ready for what's next, while protecting the organisation from legal, regulatory and reputational risk.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, hands-on role. You'll own legislative change, shape policy and frameworks, and be a trusted advisor on technical employment law matters. You'll also roll up your sleeves on complex casework, giving you real breadth and influence across FNZ's UK People landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Employment Law & Regulatory Change

Lead FNZ's response to UK employment law reforms, from impact assessment through to implementation

Translate complex legislative requirements into practical, sustainable policies, processes and guidance

Partner with Legal and senior stakeholders to assess legislative developments and their implications

Review and redesign employment policies and employee relations frameworks

Support communication, manager guidance and capability building to embed change

Technical Employment Law Advice

Act as the subject matter expert on employment law for the People team

Provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex and emerging employee relations risks

Coach and upskill People Partners and the wider People team on technical ER matters

Advise on workforce change, including consultation, redundancy and dismissal requirements

Complex Case Management

Lead and support the handling of complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance, investigations and tribunal-related matters

Provide expert guidance and oversight to the ER team, ensuring consistent and compliant outcomes

Identify trends and root causes, recommending improvements to reduce risk

Governance & Continuous Improvement

Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance controls

Provide insight and updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums

Drive continuous improvement across ER processes, tools and ways of working

What We're Looking For

Significant employee relations experience within a complex organisation

Extensive knowledge of UK employment law, with experience implementing legislative change

Proven experience advising on and managing complex, high-risk ER cases

Strong ability to translate legal requirements into practical policies and frameworks

Experience partnering with Legal, Payroll, HR Systems and wider People teams

Confidence influencing and advising senior stakeholders

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly

Experience in a regulated or governance-focused environment (desirable)

What You'll Need to Succeed at FNZ

Sound judgement when balancing legal, employee and commercial considerations

The ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams at once

Credibility with, and the ability to influence, stakeholders at all levels

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

A proactive, collaborative and outcomes-focused approach

Comfort leading through change and ambiguity

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 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

A collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture

The chance to lead on landmark employment law change 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 on employment law change and make a lasting impact on FNZ's People landscape?

Apply now to join FNZ as a Senior 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.