Employee Relations Advisor – 6 Month FTC

Reach plc

Employee Relations Advisor managing complex ER cases for Reach, a major media organization. Guiding leaders through organizational changes while ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJunior💰 £32,000 - £35,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently champion a portfolio of complex ER cases from inception to resolution, including dismissals, appeals, and tribunal preparation.
Act as our operational anchor during business change, guiding leaders through organisational design, restructures, and redundancy processes.
Virtually represent the business in confidential grievances, disciplinaries, and collective consultations.
Update policies in line with shifting UK&I legislation, while proactively building team capability through best-practice training.
Collaborate with the wider HR team on strategic projects to continuously elevate our overall service delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of managing a highly complex, sensitive ER caseload within a dedicated advisory or specialist environment.
In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of UK&I employment legislation.
Practical experience navigating change programs, organisational restructures, trade union consultations, and employment tribunal preparation.
A CIPD qualification.
Pragmatic problem-solver with a commercial, solution-oriented mindset focused on balanced outcomes rather than just quoting policy.
Strong stakeholder management skills to quickly build trust, establish credible relationships, and confidently challenge leaders at all levels.
Fast-paced and resilient, managing competing priorities with agility while helping others focus.
Ability to communicate complex legal advice with clarity.
Demonstrate strong collaborative judgment needed to work seamlessly across the wider People function, knowing exactly when to escalate for the best outcome.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years.
An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
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!)
Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
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.
A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place.
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.
Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Complex Case ManagementEmployment Tribunal PreparationPolicy UpdatingOrganizational RestructuringTrade Union Consultation

Soft Skills

Pragmatic Problem-SolvingStrong CommunicationCollaborationResilienceAgility

Certifications

CIPD Qualification