Employee Relations Manager

The Employee Relations Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing and leading employee relations strategies and programmes that foster a positive, productive and legally compliant work environment, while minimizing organizational risk.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Guide and consult on all compensation and benefits processes, including payroll, job evaluation, leave management and participation in compensation surveys to enable management to make informed decisions.
• Lead domestic level industrial relations and partner with senior business leaders and senior HR leaders to develop and implement labour relations strategy.
• Coordinate the Company’s case management process and provide direction and support on employee relations issues and employment practices to align on the expectations, approach and recommend resolutions.
• Manage separations and the employee exit process, including off-boarding employees, conducting exit interviews, and analyzing separation statistics for trends.
• Work closely with the health and safety team and managers to ensure that accidents/incidents are reported and investigated, manage return to work and access to EAP services.
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of Human Capital Strategic Plans and Budgets; monitor activity, spend and data analytics to measure and report on the impact of HR initiatives on business results to ensure programmes remain relevant.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Change management expertise
• Strong business partnering, consulting and communication skills
• Knowledge of corporate benefit plans, including pension, medical insurance and leave entitlements
• In-depth understanding of Human Resources practices, employment law, and collective bargaining
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality

YOUR BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant work experience involving labor management and employee relations in both union and non-union environments and at least three (3) years in a human resources leadership role.

Unicomer (Barbados) Limited offers a rewarding career experience where your growth, well-being and success are truly valued. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive medical and pension coverage and generous in-store staff discounts upon qualification, all within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Please submit applications no later than February 13^th, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; only suitable candidates will be shortlisted.