Employee Relations Specialists

Employee Relations Specialist

Base Locations: Birmingham, Leeds & Manchester

KPMG UK is part of a global network offering Audit, Legal, Tax, and Advisory services. With over 16,000 colleagues, we solve complex challenges for clients and communities, guided by our values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together, and For Better. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, leveraging technology to deliver outstanding work with flexibility.

Why Join KPMG as an Employee Relations Specialist?

We strive to build positive workplace relationships, enhancing engagement, well-being, and business outcomes. Our newly structured ER Function is dedicated to professional case management, upskilling business leaders, and improving resolution pathways. This team is pivotal in shaping best practices and creating meaningful career opportunities for ER professionals.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the ER Manager, you will manage a diverse ER caseload, supporting and coaching business leaders on complex issues, including:

• Providing expert ER guidance on policies, best practices, and risk mitigation
• Leading on consultations, restructures, redundancies, and TUPE
• Managing sickness absence cases, including OH referrals and dismissals
• Acting as a stakeholder in grievance and disciplinary cases, ensuring fair outcomes
• Overseeing appeal processes and Settlement Agreements
• Managing Death in Service cases, ensuring stakeholder coordination and support

What will you need?

• ER experience with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coach, develop, and communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience handling complex, sensitive cases and driving service excellence
• CIPD qualification or relevant experience preferred

How to Apply

To discuss this or other Central Services roles, apply online by creating a profile and uploading your CV.

Locations & Flexibility

Core hubs: Birmingham, Leeds & Manchester, with part-time options. Discuss your needs with our team.