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As our business continues to grow, so does our HR team and now an exciting opportunity has arisen for a HR Advisor to join our HR Shared Services function.

Working completely remotely (from home) the successful HR Advisor will play a pivotal role in the delivery of employee relations guidance and HR policy development and implementation, across our business of c.5000 employees in the UK&I.

Our HR Advisors are passionate about delivering professional, proactive, credible and confidential information and guidance to both employees and business stakeholders, in line with company policy and UK&I employment legislation, safeguarding our employees and risk to the business.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

This role is home working and we are therefore open to candidates based across the UK.

We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.

What will the role involve?

• You will support the business in all employee relations matters in line with HR policies and procedures
• You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, from start to completion with a wide variance of complexity
• You will be supporting and guiding business stakeholders, with HR best practices and legislative advice relating to cases raised
• Virtually attending and representing the HR function on confidential business meetings e.g. disciplinary, grievance and general employee relations issues
• You will be a subject matter expert and develop direct stakeholders via best practice and regular feedback
• Effective communication with wider HR colleagues to ensure the best solution for all people matters

What will the role involve?

• You will have gained your experience by previously working within a HR Advisory / HR Administration role
• You will have experience advising in all areas such as employee relations, disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, restructures etc.
• You have the ability to quickly build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, developing a trusted HR Advisory service
• You are able to effectively plan and prioritise your caseload, ensuring an efficient HR service to the business
• You will be confident in the delivery of confidential and sensitive information, including disciplinary outcomes and other HR related matters
• You are happy to challenge, ensuring that stakeholders are guided correctly and in line with UK&I employment law and company HR policies and procedures
• You will have previously managed HR caseloads through each step, from start to finish
• You will have experience of liaising with trade unions and taking part in tribunals (desired, not essential)

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase SchemeGiving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest, a free subscription to mindfulness app Headspace and access to free mental health coaching through Sanctus
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business, and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.