Employee Relations Advisor - 9 Month FTC

What the role involves - 12 Months FTC

You will independently champion a portfolio of complex ER cases from inception to resolution, including dismissals, appeals, and tribunal preparation.

When the business undergoes change, you will act as our operational anchor, guiding leaders through organisational design, restructures, and redundancy processes.

Beyond casework, you will legally safeguard the business by virtually representing us in confidential grievances, disciplinaries, and collective consultations.

You will keep us ahead of the curve by updating policies in line with shifting UK&I legislation, while proactively building team capability through best-practice training.

Finally, you will collaborate with the wider HR team on strategic projects to continuously elevate our overall service delivery.
What You’ll Need to Succeed

To thrive in this role, you bring a proven track record of managing a highly complex, sensitive ER caseload within a dedicated advisory or specialist environment.

You pair in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of UK&I employment legislation with practical experience navigating change programs, organisational restructures, trade union consultations, and employment tribunal preparation. A CIPD qualification

Behaviorally, you are a pragmatic problem-solver with a commercial, solution-oriented mindset focused on balanced outcomes rather than just quoting policy .

You possess the stakeholder management skills to quickly build trust, establish credible relationships, and confidently challenge leaders at all levels.

Fast-paced and resilient, you manage competing priorities with agility while helping others focus.

You communicate complex legal advice with clarity, and you demonstrate the strong collaborative judgment needed to work seamlessly across the wider People function, knowing exactly when to escalate for the best outcome.
How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

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25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.

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An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.

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Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)

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Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.

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Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.

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Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.

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A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.

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Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.

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Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.

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Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place

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Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.

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Interest-free loans - inclu