Employee Relations Manager
Added 17 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£55,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£52,900
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.0×
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1136 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 56% sure that is the right code. Certitude is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1136 (Human resource managers and directors) · 56% match
- Possible 3571 (Human resources and industrial relations officers) · 42% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1136 Human resource managers and directors Most likely code | £37,100 Clears | £42,300 Clears | £47,600 Clears | £52,900 Clears |
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Employee Relations Manager (10143)
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Join the People & Culture Team as a Employee Relations Manager!
Job Description
An exciting opportunity to join Certitude as a Employee Relations Manager as we continue to grow.
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Balham, hybrid role including across Certitude locations
Benefits
The Employee Relations Manager is responsible for leading and embedding a proactive employee relations strategy that promotes a culture of early resolution, fairness, accountability, and positive workplace relationships across the organisation.
The role holder will manage a team providing expert employee relations and policy advice to colleagues, managers and leaders, ensuring consistent application of employment legislation, organisational policies, and best practice. A key focus of the role is to shift the organisation from a reactive case management approach to a preventative and resolution-focused culture, where concerns are addressed early, informally where appropriate, and with a strong emphasis on restoring working relationships.
Duties Will Include
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Join the People & Culture Team as a Employee Relations Manager!
Job Description
An exciting opportunity to join Certitude as a Employee Relations Manager as we continue to grow.
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Balham, hybrid role including across Certitude locations
Benefits
- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
- 24-hour Employee Assistance
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Eye care voucher
- Travel to work loan
- Salary sacrifice schemes available: Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase
The Employee Relations Manager is responsible for leading and embedding a proactive employee relations strategy that promotes a culture of early resolution, fairness, accountability, and positive workplace relationships across the organisation.
The role holder will manage a team providing expert employee relations and policy advice to colleagues, managers and leaders, ensuring consistent application of employment legislation, organisational policies, and best practice. A key focus of the role is to shift the organisation from a reactive case management approach to a preventative and resolution-focused culture, where concerns are addressed early, informally where appropriate, and with a strong emphasis on restoring working relationships.
Duties Will Include
- Lead the development and implementation of a positive employee relations framework that promotes early intervention, informal resolution and constructive problem-solving across the organisation
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To be a Employee Relations Manager at Certitude, the following are essential:
- Experience of managing and developing team members
- Experience of leading employee relations functions within a complex organisation
- Extensive experience managing complex and high-risk employee relations cases
- Experience of working collaboratively with trade unions and employee representatives
- CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional experience
About The Organisation
We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.
Read more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.
Do you want to be a Employee Relations (ER) Manager at Certitude? Select the apply button, complete an application form and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! A job description and person specification are available when you apply. If you have any questions, please email our team.
All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and the support provided, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resource managers and directors (SOC 1136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~170k in sampleSOC 1136
- Offer £55,000
- Middle half £44,564–77,220
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £52,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £37,100–47,600
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£44,564–77,220), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Certitude holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1136 going rate of £52,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.