Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 pro rata Contract: 3 months (potential extension) Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and confident ER Advisor to join our HR team on a short-term basis, providing essential support during a period of organisational change. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a key role in managing a busy ER caseload while also contributing to wider HR and project coordination activity.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running, work autonomously, and bring strong practical ER expertise into a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of approximately 20 Employee Relations cases, including:
Absence management
Probations
Performance management (including PIPs)
Grievances
Disciplinary matters, including gross misconduct
Provide hands-on support and guidance to managers, many of whom require coaching and upskilling in people management
Support and advise on performance-related issues, a key focus area within the business
Assist in preparation for an upcoming TUPE transfer
Work closely with the HR Manager, supporting elements of an ongoing change management project
Contribute to HR coordination and administrative tasks where required
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has strong, proven experience in Employee Relations
Is confident managing complex and sensitive cases independently
Is comfortable working with and coaching inexperienced managers, helping them build capability
Has experience supporting performance management processes at all levels
Brings excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Is pragmatic, proactive, and able to quickly build credibility within a business
Ideally has exposure to TUPE processes and change environments
The Environment
Organisation size: approx. 140 employees
Current ER landscape includes:
High volume of performance and probation-related issues
Multiple grievances within teams
Ongoing disciplinary cases
A real opportunity to make an impact by bringing structure, guidance, and confidence to people management practices
Why Join?
Flexible working (full or part-time considered)
Opportunity to make an immediate and visible impact
Potential for contract extension
Collaborative HR team with scope to influence change
If you’re an experienced ER professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and enjoys building manager capability, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge