[Hiring] HR Advisor @Reach plc

Role Description

If you are a confident Employee Relations specialist who loves autonomy, fast turnarounds, and navigating fast-paced business evolution, we want to hear from you. Joining us on an FTC basis, you will dive straight into the heart of our operations managing a varied ER portfolio with empathy and expertise, and keeping our policies sharp and compliant.

• Rapidly manage and resolve a high-volume portfolio of complex ER cases (including appeals and tribunal prep) with autonomy and speed.
• Act as a steady, expert guide for managers through fast-paced organisational changes, restructures, and consultation processes.
• Represent the company in virtual disciplinary, grievance, and collective consultation sessions to protect the business and champion fairness.
• Continuously refresh policies in line with evolving UK&I legislation and deliver practical coaching to boost management capability.
• Partner with the wider People team on forward-thinking projects to scale and sharpen our HR operations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CIPD qualification.
• Pragmatic problem-solver with a commercial, solution-oriented mindset focused on balanced outcomes.
• Stakeholder management skills to quickly build trust and establish credible relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with agility while helping others focus.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex legal advice clearly.
• Collaborative judgment to work seamlessly across the wider People function.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), with an extra day after three, five, and ten years of service.
• Extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for significant life events.
• Bonus scheme - a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Pension contributions matched up to 6% with salary sacrifice options.
• Supportive and progressive people policies, including enhanced family leave.
• Healthcare cash plan for medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme for electric or hybrid cars through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to financial wellbeing app for managing finances, pay, rewards, and benefits.
• Discounts through Reach's online marketplace, Yimbly.
• Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology.

Company Description

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand.

• Home to more than 120 brands, including the Mirror, Express, Daily Star, and Daily Record.
• Reaches around 70% of the UK's online population and 10% of the US online population.
• Over 100 million social followers worldwide.