Employee Relations Partner

• Fixed term Contract until October 2025


• Be part of a specialist ER team within our HR Division


• Work closely with a range of senior stakeholder across the whole business

Working in ER at NFU Mutual means you are part of a specialist team. As a subject matter expert your role will be to influence, challenge, advise and coach the business on all Employee Relations issues to drive consistent application of people practices across the business by balancing business need and risk appetite.

Due to an internal mover, you will be joining a team of eight ER specialists and will be managing a broad and varied caseload, across areas including performance, sickness and conduct cases to name but a few. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will be expected to actively support, advise, coach, and provide constructive challenge to managers, to help guide them on their decisions.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in wider ER work such as policy reviews, supporting or leading projects, supplier management, employee wellbeing, and ensuring effective Union relationships. You will also actively research, identify and proactively report on ER trends, risks and issues to continuously improve service and support the business to be a Great Place to Work.

The role is based in our Tiddington office, just outside Stratford-Upon-Avon. However, we understand how important a positive work-life balance is, so to help you give your best, we offer great facilities when you want to be in an office environment and support to work up to 80% of your hours from home.

It is essential you have worked within an ER role (or an HR role with a strong ER focus) and have experience including handling multiple complex cases, a thorough understanding of what the team do, and proven success of practical application of UK Employment Legislation and contractual obligations.

You will be comfortable influencing and challenging senior stakeholders, providing a consultative approach and applying your expert ER knowledge and strong research skills to support your input.

You will be able to approach each case with a holistic view using your insights and knowledge to consider all eventualities.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail are a key part of role. You will be expected to make clear notes, regularly update trackers, refer to and use data and MI, and write or contribute to formal papers so strong communication skills are required, both verbal and written

You'll need empathy and resilience, as you'll be engaging in sensitive and confidential discussions.

• CIPD level 5 qualified or working towards is desirable.


• Full driving licence is desirable, as there may be a requirement to travel occasionally to our other UK office locations.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique.  We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.   

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during  the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:   

• Salary to £48,000


• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)  


• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme


• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities


• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets


• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs


• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more


• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance


• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year


• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme


• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary


• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. 

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and we're  one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.