Requirements
Candidates must possess significant experience in employee relations and extensive knowledge of UK employment law within complex organizations. Strong analytical skills, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and experience in translating legislative requirements into practical policies are essential.
Job Description
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.