Job Specifications
Job Title: Employee Relations Consultant
Interim Role
Location: London, UK
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations (ER) Consultant to join our HR team during an exciting period of transformation. This role is critical in delivering ER support across multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East, and Canada. You will work closely with HR Business Partners, business managers, and legal teams to navigate complex employee relations issues and ensure that company policies and legal requirements are upheld.
The successful candidate will bring subject matter expertise in ER practices, demonstrate excellent judgment, and be capable of managing high volumes of ER cases with minimal direction. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about supporting organizational change and creating an inclusive, fair, and compliant workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expertise and guidance on a wide range of ER issues including performance management, investigations, grievance, disciplinary actions, terminations, reorganizations, and complex leave management.
Partner with HR and business leaders to navigate complex employee relations situations, ensuring compliance with local and international labor laws.
Lead investigations into employee complaints, preparing clear and thorough summaries of findings.
Support business change projects such as restructurings, acquisitions, and integrations.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of ER policies, processes, and training programs.
Analyze ER data and trends to proactively identify issues and recommend solutions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across the HR, legal, and management teams.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. An Employment Law qualification is highly desirable.
Proven experience in Employee Relations, preferably within an international or multi-region context.
Sound knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and practices across Europe.
Experience working with HR case management systems (e.g., ServiceNow) is a plus.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and judgment skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver effective solutions to complex issues.
Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
About Planet Pharma:
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
About the Company
Founded in 2012, Planet Pharma has a dedicated team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience supporting the Life Sciences industry, specifically:
- Medical Device
- Pharmaceuticals
- Diagnostics
- Biotechnology
- CRO
- CMO
- Specialty Providers
- Labs/ Healthcare
Our goal is to create an organization that strengthens the employer-employee dynamic by connecting clients with talent — ultimately making staffing more personal and creating enduring, valuable relationships. We achieve this by leveraging cuttin...
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