Employee Relations Manager UKI & MEA

The Opportunity We’re looking for a seasoned and compassionate Manager, Employee Relations UKI & MEA to join our team. In this role, you will support both staff members and supervisors through complex situations, helping to find fair, thoughtful, and compliant resolutions. 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 keep the employee experience at the centre. What you will do Team Management You will oversee a team of ER Consultants, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach to employee relations. You will coach and support your team’s growth, helping them build confidence in areas like communication, influence, and decision-making. You will also play a key role in building a strong team by attracting great talent, nurturing potential, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment. Leading with integrity, you will help shape a culture where people feel supported and heard. Case Management You will provide oversight and direction on case management, ensuring thoughtful, consistent handling across regions and consultants. This includes advising on complex or high-risk cases, supporting your team through sensitive situations, and stepping in directly when needed. You will help remove barriers, ensure quality and consistency, and act as an escalation point when relevant. You will also identify emerging trends or risks, helping the business stay ahead of potential challenges. You will collaborate with ER regional leads to manage HR for HR Employee Relations cases based on complexity and exposure. Partnerships You will act as trusted calibrator and partner with HRBP, Employment Legal, Investigative partners - Compliance and other ER managers. You will ensure alignment with global practices while adapting to regional needs. You will also support capability building within your team, sharing insights, strengthening skills, and continuously improving how we deliver employee relations support. Capability You will demonstrate excellent judgment and business knowledge in ER delivery experiences. You will excel in handling individual case resolutions while managing appropriate risk levels. You are able to strategize and drive agreed priorities. You ensure coordination and streamlined ER delivery across case vectors and touch points. You will plan and lead multi-geographical projects focused on key priority areas. You will develop meaningful connections with collaborators, ensuring open communication and alignment across the business. What you will need Proven experience working in an HR Management role Expert in UK employment law with proven experience in an ER role or equivalent experience Experience leading and mentoring others, with an inclusive and supportive approach Demonstrate effective influencing skills to provide resolution to sophisticated and highly sensitive employee relations matters Proven track record of demonstrating strong judgment and experience assessing risk Ability to use data to inform decisions and drive action Solid verbal and presentation skills Demonstrate dedication to helping employees and managers be successful and achieving those results in alignment with Adobe’s values The role is based in our London Shoreditch office.  We work in a hybrid model, with three days per week in the office. As our many awards will tell you, at Adobe you’ll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog, https://blog.adobe.com/en/topics/adobe-life and explore the fantastic benefits we offer at Rewards.adobe.com. Adobe is an equal opportunit ... (truncated, view full listing at source)