Head Of Employee Relations
Pubblicato il 15-09-2026 - Arup in Cuneo
OverviewYou will design, implement, and lead a globally aligned Employee Relations capability at Arup.
You'll establish universal ER policies and practices across regions, while collaborating with Legal, Ethics and Compliance, and People partners.
As a strategic leader, you'll shape the ER playbook, govern risk, and escalate high?risk matters to sustain a respectful workplace.
This role offers the chance to drive global standards, navigate diverse regulatory environments, and partner with senior leaders to improve outcomes.
You'll join a people?centric culture that values collaboration and inclusion, with a clear impact on the employee experience worldwide.
Retribuzione / BenefitsHybrid working
Paid parental leave
Birthday leave
International mobility opportunities
Insurance (life & income protection)
Novated car lease
ResponsabilitàDesign, implement and lead a globally aligned ER capability across regions and time zones
Establish global ER policies, standards and employment contracts with cross?functional collaboration
Oversee performance improvement processes and act as ER consulting partner to leaders
Serve as escalation point for complex/high?risk ER matters and ensure respectful workplace practices
Develop global ER operating model, governance framework, and playbook alignment with values and law
Horizon scan for evolving employment law and risk, updating policies and capability accordingly
Standardise case management,
disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution globally
Lead training, audits, and quality reviews to ensure consistent ER practices across regions
Manage Speak Up/whistleblowing cases per regulatory and ethics frameworks
Build and coach a global ER team, fostering collaboration, psychological safety, and data?driven improvement
Engage with stakeholders and change management to centralise ER models
Identify, select and manage external legal counsel, ER consultants, and potential tech vendors
Requisiti fondamentaliExtensive progressive HR experience with senior ER leadership in a global organisation
Proven track record designing centralised ER functions across multiple geographies
Deep knowledge of global employment law, labour relations, and performance management
Experience handling complex investigations with discretion and integrity
Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing external vendors and legal counsel
Bachelor's degree in HR, Law, Business, or related field (preferred)
Ability to navigate ambiguity, analytical mindset, and strong collaboration across levels
Commitment to diversity and inclusion and to high?quality service delivery
strong leadership
stakeholder management
collaboration
global employment law
investigations and case management
policy development and governance