Employee Relations Specialist, 18 Months FTC

Employee Relations Specialist, LondonContext and Purpose

Working closely with the global HR Business Partnering team, the Employee Relations (ER) Specialist will be responsible for providing expert employee relations guidance and assuring progressive best practice.

Forming part of HR central support services, and as the ER subject matter expert, the ER Specialist will advise on ER case management globally while also being responsible for developing ER case management capability, policy, and process across the business. Ensuring compliance with regional legislative requirements, mitigating risk, and contributing positively to how we effectively manage people, capability, and performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting managers and HR BPs in resolving ER issues across all regions (including but not limited to the UK, US, France, Spain, Germany, Thailand, Korea, Japan, and Australia).
• Advising on investigations, performance issues, grievances, disciplinary actions, accommodations, and appeals by providing best practice advice and supporting HR colleagues throughout these processes to achieve fair and business-focused results.
• Advising on and collaborating with our CSE in France; experience of working with CBAs (Collective Bargaining Agreements).
• Collaborating on change programs and collective issues and offering guidance on topics like organizational restructuring.
• Developing, documenting, and implementing global people practices that foster and sustain positive working relationships.
• Ensuring local employee handbooks and policies are current, legally compliant, and reflective of our culture as well as pragmatic in nature.
• Enhancing ER capabilities among managers and HR Business Partners through training, coaching, and partnership.
• Diagnosing and supporting the interventions needed for continuous improvement of ER processes, policies, and tools.
• Utilizing ER data to guide decision-making and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Establishing appropriate reporting mechanisms for both informal and formal employee relations cases.

About You

To succeed as an ER Specialist, you should have:

• Extensive UK and EMEA ER experience, balancing business needs with a positive employee experience. Experience in France, Germany, or Spain is a plus.
• Knowledge of multi-location labour laws, with a proactive approach to staying up to date. APAC experience is an advantage.
• Strong influencing and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a clear and effective style.
• Experience in matrix organizations, able to navigate complexity and pivot between tasks efficiently.
• A scalable mindset, designing global ER solutions, such as automating initial advice.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply critical thinking in ambiguous situations.
• A collaborative and fair approach, fostering trusted partnerships and delivering high standards.
• Confidence in handling difficult conversations, maintaining neutrality and professionalism in complex ER cases.
• A deep understanding of organizational culture, recognizing evolving challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Why Taboola?

If you ask our employees what they love about Taboola, they’ll tell you they can discover their best professional self, explore growth opportunities, and collaborate with smart and talented people.

We work with some of the biggest names in the business — Business Insider, NBC, Wells Fargo, Adidas, and more.

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Diversity & Inclusion at Taboola

Taboola is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all forms. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and believe that diversity is critical for success. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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