Employee Relations Transformation Lead Reading | Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite) 12 month Contract The Employee Relations Transformation Lead will be Leading the orchestration of Employee Relations Change Programme including multiple business change consultation programmes, applying technical expertise to design and delivery with both a legal and commercial focus. The Employee Relations Transformation Lead will be responsible for the provision of subject matter expert (SME) advice and coaching into programmes of activity and to managers and leaders across the business (up to and including Exec Level).Effective risk management in relation to consultation programmes and leading on engagement activity with the Employee Forum relating to consultation programmes, whilst co-leading the Employee Relations Team. A key element of the role is overseeing and leading the delivery of the Employee Relations change support to ensure effective delivery of a comprehensive, effective and commercial ER service to the business. What the Employee Relations Transformation Lead will be doing in the role. Provide strategic direction, define the approach, risk assess and provide options to the business for consultation. Accountable for the delivery of business change requiring consultation across organisation through a period of transformation. Develop procedures for area of expertise with direction and/or sign off from senior colleagues, then monitors implementation of those procedures within the organisation. Manage relationships with key internal customers and act as their business partner, while typically using support teams to ensure client satisfaction. Effective people management and leadership of the ER team consultation programme requirements. Accountable for the management of the ER Teams performance within the relevant programme of work. Accountable for implementing the ER team's development and capability, while informally coaching others throughout the organisation in the relevant area of expertise. Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then collaborates with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. The successful Employee Relations Transformation Lead will have: Comprehensive technical knowledge and skills in the field of Employee Relations specific to business change (collective/individual consultation for redundancy, TUPE and changing T&C's)&employment law. Experience handling Change Programme Consultations Experience of leading and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results including within limited timeframes. CIPD qualified or part qualified. Desirable experience of designing and delivering consultation programmes as a result of a merger. To apply for the Employee Relations Transformation Lead please send your CV to Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.