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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Your New Role… At Warner Bros. Discovery, our People & Culture (P&C) team creates environments where people feel inspired, included and able to do their best work. This role sits at the heart of our Retail business at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, where world‑class storytelling, spellbinding detail and unforgettable guest experiences come together every day. You’ll also partner with our wider UK Retail estate, including King’s Cross, Oxford Street (opening soon), the retail warehouse, and our ecommerce, buying & design and merchandising teams at Leavesden Park – helping ensure the people practices behind the scenes are just as strong as the stories told on screen. Reporting to the Senior People Partner (Retail), you’ll be a hands‑on, visible People & Culture Partner, embedded in the day‑to‑day magic of retail. Working across multiple sites, from shopfloor to head office, you’ll build trusted relationships with leaders, understand challenges first-hand and deliver practical, commercially focused people guidance. Excelling in fast‑moving, high-volume environment, you’ll balance operational needs with longer‑term people initiatives. With curiosity, commercial awareness and a people‑first mindset, you’ll guide leaders through employee relations, change and growth – creating clarity, consistency and calm, even when it feels like the business has spun the Time‑Turner one too many times! Your Role Accountabilities… * Act as a trusted and strategic partner to Retail leaders, providing tailored, high-touch advice. * Lead employee relations end to end, owning outcomes across sickness, absence, performance, conduct and grievances. * Build strong relationships through regular onsite engagement, working directly with managers to understand challenges and resolve issues in person. * Coach leaders on performance and capability conversations. * Lead and contribute to Retail and P&C projects, improving processes, and boosting employee engagement and wellbeing. * Facilitate organisational change, including new store openings and evolving ways of working. * Partner with Talent Acquisition and Retail leaders to support effective recruitment and workforce planning. * Oversee onboarding, helping new starters feel welcomed, supported and part of the story from day one. * Use people data and insight to inform pragmatic, commercially sound recommendations. * Advise on employment legislation and internal policies with a balanced approach. Qualifications & Experience… * Experience as a People/ HR Partner within a retail or customer‑facing organisation. * Strong employee relations experience gained in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. * Proven experience working with multi‑site or multi‑venue teams. * A clear understanding of the retail lifecycle, from shopfloor operations through to head‑office teams. * A hands‑on, approachable style, comfortable engaging directly with leaders and being present where the work happens. * Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to assess operational impact, risk and return on investment. * Experience contributing to retail change initiatives or store openings (desirable, not essential). * Data‑literate, with experience using insights or reporting to support decision‑making. * Confident systems user: experience with Workday and tools such as Power BI or Tableau is an advantage. * CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience. #HR Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you. How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at ___ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our ___ for instructions to submit your request.

A leading retail company is seeking an Employee Relations Manager – Policy & Compliance to support policy and compliance strategy across Europe. The role requires significant UK Employee Relations experience, particularly in retail.

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As part of the Employee Relations team, the Employee Relations Manager – Policy & Compliance supports the delivery of TJX Europe’s policy and compliance strategy. Significant UK Employee Relations experience, ideally in a retail or customer-facing environment. Support the development and deliver

As part of the Employee Relations team, the Employee Relations Manager – Policy & Compliance supports the delivery of TJX Europe’s policy and compliance strategy. Significant UK Employee Relations experience, ideally in a retail or customer-facing environment. Ability to work collaboratively and

Head of Human Resources (Operations & Business Partnering) Part-Time | Watford | 3 days/week | On-site CTR Select is recruiting for a growing organisation based in Watford and they are seeking a hands-on Head of HR. This part-time role is ideal for a senior HR professional who thrives in operational delivery while advising and partnering with functional leaders. Why This Role: • Lead day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, reward, and HR systems., • Provide practical HR guidance to senior leaders across Sales, Procurement, Operations, Technology, and Finance., • Manage and develop the HR Manager, ensuring consistent, high-quality HR support., • Drive initiatives in workforce planning, organisational design, learning & development, and employee engagement. You’ll Bring: • Senior HR leadership experience, ideally in logistics, distribution, or regulated sectors., • Strong business partnering and employee relations expertise., • Solid understanding of UK employment law., • Practical, solutions-focused, and commercially aware approach., • Experience with HRIS (HiBob desirable) and CIPD Level 5 or equivalent is a plus. What’s on Offer: • Part-time (3 days/week) 9am – 5.30pm with autonomy to run the HR function., • Competitive salary, pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rated)., • Work closely with senior leaders in a supportive, inclusive, and pragmatic workplace. If this Part-time Head of HR opportunity is of interest to you, please click apply or contact Marie Spratley in our Egham office

Employee Relations ManagerWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Position: Employee Relations ManagerLocation: 17 Europa View,Sheffield Business Park, S9 1HX (with some ad-hoc travel to our care Homes)Contract type: Full time 40 hoursRate:Salary cir

Act as a trusted advisor to managers across multiple sites, providing expert guidance on all employee relations matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of ER strategy, partner closely with managers, and influence how employee relations is delivered across the business. Proven expe

Global ER/People Advisory Manager. This is a senior operational role, responsible for shaping ER policy, managing risk, and ensuring managers and People Partners receive clear, pragmatic and legally sound guidance.

Farringdon hybrid workingWere looking for looking for an experiencedEmployee Relations Managerto deliver high-quality ER support across our organisation. Reporting to the Lead ER Manager, you will manage complex casework, coach managers, and help us build a consistent, collaborative People service.

Works Council Relationship Management: You will build and maintain relationships with an evolving scope of European Works Councils and Employee Representative Bodies, ensuring that those relationships are productive, and promoting the company’s ability to move with speed and flexibility. Considera

We are working with a popular and fast:growing London bar and late:night hospitality group to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join their People team. Working closely with Operational Leaders and the Support Office, you will provide expert guidance on employee relations matters,

Build strong relationships with leaders, HR, staff representatives and stakeholders to embed good ER practice and strengthen management capability. Design and deliver ER training for managers to promote equality, inclusivity and a Just Culture. Deputise for the Senior ER Manager, representing ER and

The Employee Relations Manager will lead on employee relations across the organisation, ensuring a fair, consistent, and legally compliant approach to managing employee issues. Design and deliver training for managers on employee relations best practice, including investigations, disciplinaries, gri

A prominent trade union for musicians in the UK seeks a part-time HR Manager to provide high-quality HR support for over 60 employees.

A leading contemporary arts college in the UK is seeking an experienced ER Specialist to lead various employee relations cases. The role involves managing complex change processes, refining HR policies, and delivering training to enhance manager skills.

You will have a strong background in managing and leading employee relations issues, advising on HR policies and procedures, driving consistency, as well as providing coaching and guidance to the employee relations & HR Operations team on cases aligned to our CP culture and values. As our Employee R

As Employee Relations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our HR and employee relations practices are consistent, legally compliant and practical for managers and HR teams to apply. We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join our HR team on a 12-month fixed term co

Works Council Relationship Management: You will build and maintain relationships with an evolving scope of European Works Councils and Employee Representative Bodies, ensuring that those relationships are productive, and promoting the company’s ability to move with speed and flexibility. Considera

Working closely with the Head of Employee Relations, you will lead on complex employee relations matters, ensuring that cases are managed effectively. Providing specialist advice and guidance to managers on complex employee relations cases. Please reach out to Dominika Kimber (Head of Employee Relat

A leading health charity in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead their ER team.

In this busy and rewarding role you will be responsible for providing successful solutions to the employee relations issues based on employment law, expertise and business knowledge. Experience of working in an employee relations and policy focused role, including extensive knowledge of employment l

As Employee Relations Manager, you’ll be accountable for the work of a small team, focusing on quality, performance and reputation of Fitzgerald’s Employee Relations service. Recent experience in roles such as: HR/People Business Partner, Employee Relations Manager/Specialist/Business Partner. C

Extensive experience in complex Employee Relations case management, including high‑risk, sensitive and high‑profile case. Aligned to a business area you’ll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders in both HR and the business providing expert counsel on complex employee relations matters, key int

Manager, Employee Relations as a position is critical to ensure consistency in flawless execution of people processes within APAC. Coach/ Advise Site leads across APAC on consistent employee relations management. Are you an agile Employee Relations professional who thrives on shaping policy, providi

Working closely with the Head of Employee Relations, you will lead on complex employee relations matters, ensuring that cases are managed effectively. Providing specialist advice and guidance to managers on complex employee relations cases. Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional look

As senior manager you’ll lead our Employee Relations Centre of Excellence. Senior Manager, Employee Relations. As Senior Manager for our Employee Relations function, you’ll need to be able to:.

A local government organization in South Yorkshire is seeking an HR Manager tasked with leading employee relations across various portfolios. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in employee relations and experience managing complex casework.

Working closely with the Head of Employee Relations, you will lead on complex employee relations matters, ensuring that cases are managed effectively. Providing specialist advice and guidance to managers on complex employee relations cases. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Domini

Manager, Employee Relations UKI & MEA. As a leader, you’ll guide a team of ER Consultants, setting the tone for how we approach employee relations, with care, integrity, consistency, and keeping the employee experience at the centre. You will oversee a team of ER Consultants, ensuring a consistent

A pioneering healthcare technology company in the UK seeks an Employee Relations Lead to establish an ER framework and oversee complex employee relations matters.

Oakleaf Partnership are partnering with a global insurance firm undergoing an exciting People transformation and are looking for an interim Employee Relations Manager to work with the wider HR team. Strong Employee Relations experience with end‑to‑end case management within Financial Services or

To lead and embed a consistent, fair, and principle‑led Employee Relations (ER) framework across HeliosX. Oversee and provide strategic direction of ER casework (informal and formal) across all employee groups, including frontline, clinical, professional, and senior managers, ensuring judgement ba

Employee Relations Manager- London £45/50k. We are working with a popular and fast-growing London bar and late-night hospitality group to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join their People team. Develop ER capability across General Managers, Operations Managers, and central team

Are you an expert in employee and industrial relations, passionate about creating positive workplaces and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a dynamic Employee Relations Manager to lead our ER team and deliver solutions-focused support to line managers. You’ll bring significant experti

As Employee Relations Manager, you’ll be accountable for the work of a small team, focusing on quality, performance and reputation of Fitzgerald’s Employee Relations service. Recent experience in roles such as: HR/People Business Partner, Employee Relations Manager/Specialist/Business Partner. W

A global insurance firm is seeking an interim Employee Relations Manager to manage a diverse ER caseload across UK and international offices. The ideal candidate will have strong Employee Relations experience within Financial Services or Professional Services, solid employment law knowledge, and exc

This hybrid role requires strong expertise in employee relations, project management, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Human Capital Manager to provide proactive HR advice and services.

In this generalist role, you will focus on employee relations, HR case management, and driving improvements in HR processes and systems. The ideal candidate must have solid knowledge of UK employment law and experience supporting managers with complex people matters. A well-known manufacturing busin

We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking HR leader to join UWE Bristol as an Advisory Services Manager with a specialist focus on Employee Relations and conflict resolution. We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training

A leading data and AI company is seeking an experienced employee relations professional to support complex HR issues and conduct corporate investigations across Europe. The successful candidate will partner closely with management to develop strategies that enhance employee performance and maintain

As the Employee Relations Manager, you will lead and manage all employee relations matters across the organisation, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices. Proven experience in Employee Relations or a senior HR advisory role. Lead and manage employee relations cases, including di

Significant experience leading Employee Relations in a complex, high-growth organisation. To lead and embed a consistent, fair, and principle-led Employee Relations (ER) framework across HeliosX. Oversee and provide strategic direction of ER casework (informal and formal) across all employee groups,

In this busy and rewarding role you will be responsible for providing successful solutions to the employee relations issues based on employment law, expertise and business knowledge. Experience of working in an employee relations and policy focused role, including extensive knowledge of employment l

Interim Employee Relations Manager. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, where you will lead on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes across the workforce. Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, including grievances, d

A multi-site hospitality company in the UK is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to lead ER matters across its estate. The successful candidate will provide guidance to managers, develop ER capability within the team, and contribute to risk management strategies.

Delivering ER training and strengthening manager capability.