Ever tried balancing commercial reality, legal risk and people outcomes across multiple businesses at the same time?
We're looking for an Employee Relations Business Partner to join Lomond in London on a 12-month fixed term contract. Working in a hybrid pattern with two days from home and three days in the office, you'll report to the Senior Employee Relations Business Partner and play a key role in supporting one of the UK's leading property groups. This is an opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, lead complex employee relations activity and help shape people practices across a fast-growing, acquisitive organisation.
As a trusted partner to operational leaders across multiple brands, you'll provide expert guidance on complex people matters while supporting organisational change, cultural integration and operational transformation. You'll bring a commercially minded approach to employee relations, helping leaders navigate challenges confidently while ensuring consistency, compliance and positive business outcomes.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and manage complex employee relations cases across the region, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, capability, restructures, TUPE and settlement agreements, ensuring commercially sound and legally compliant outcomes
- Partner closely with senior operational leaders to provide strategic ER support, influence decision-making and drive consistent, risk-aware people solutions across multiple brands
- Act as escalation point for high-risk and sensitive cases, including Employment Tribunal preparation and liaison with external legal counsel
- Analyse ER data and trends to identify risks, inform decision-making and deliver actionable insights to regional leadership teams
- Drive manager capability through coaching and delivery of training on key ER topics, improving consistency, confidence and overall people management standards
- Support organisational change and M&A activity, ensuring effective consultation, smooth integration and alignment of people practices and culture
- Develop and maintain ER frameworks, policies and governance processes to ensure consistency, compliance and best practice across the business
- Build strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate with HR, TA, Payroll and Operations to manage ER impacts and support wider business objectives
What you'll need
We're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:
- A strong employee relations background within a complex and fast-paced environment
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing high-risk cases
- The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders
- Experience supporting organisational change, restructures or business transformation activity
- Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
Here's what you can look forward to
At Lomond Group, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife, such as:
- Access discounts at over 900 retailers through our smart spending app, plus a wellbeing centre with resources to help you stay active, eat well, build financial confidence & look after your mental health
- Free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Spread the cost of the latest gadgets & appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme
- Cut your commute's carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave covering maternity, paternity, adoption & IVF
- Competitive base pay benchmarked to market, plus commission & performance bonuses on most roles
- Recognition for length of service, marked with special days & celebrations
- A pension scheme to help you build towards retirement
- Funded professional qualifications to back your development & career growth
- Regular company socials, because we work hard & socialise even harder
To apply, submit your CV for consideration. The recruitment process includes an initial screening call with our Talent Acquisition team, followed by a first-stage interview with the Senior Employee Relations Business Partner and a final interview with the Group People Director.
Applications will be accepted until 14th September, although we may close the vacancy earlier if we receive a high volume of applications. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process, please contact Lisa Nostro at recruitment@lomond.co.uk.
At Lomond Group, we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Apply today.
