ER Advisor (12 Month FTC)

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9981 - ER Advisor (12 Month FTC)

Role Summary and Impact

The Employee Relations Teamis responsible forproviding guidance on and directly handling employee relations matters to ensure our people are treated fairly and respectfully across the organisation. This team of experts will advise and support employees managers and People Partners (HRBPs) on a broad range of escalated employment issues including HR policy interpretation performance management complaint investigation employee discipline and misconduct accommodations terminations reorganisations and remediation of employment-related disputes.

Your Impact:

This role is working within a centralised Employee Relations function across EMEA and supporting the Executive People Director forWPP MediaEMEA to deliver against ourWPPStrategy reporting directly to theEMEA Executive Director People.

• Interpret and apply understanding of corporate policies practices and EMEA employment laws to provide objective consistent and compassionate guidance on complex employee relations inquiries.

• Maintainand build out ourcentralised EMEA database and dashboard of corporate policies local regulations and best practices ensuringa single sourceof truth across the regionand local market nuances where applicable.

• Conduct end-to-end HR investigationsgathering factsanalysingdata and applying relevant policies and laws to recommend fair consistent and risk-mitigating resolutions.

• Uphold rigorous data integrity bymaintainingcomprehensive GDPR-compliant documentation (including investigative notes and final reports) and ensuring the regional ER case tracker is updated weeklywith open cases and closing out completed cases.

• Utilise a centralised case management system to track analyse and report on case trends translating data into actionable insights to help the Executive Director Peopleand WPP ER teamidentifysystemic issues.

• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools to modernise ER processes utilising technology to streamline case intake draft documentation and improve policy accessibility across the region.

• Proactively address trend insights by partnering with the Executive Director Peopleand WPP ERto deliver targeted ER training and capability-building programs for managers HRBPs and employees.

• Manage critical regional ER processes including the severance workflow and ethics training reporting ensuring alignment with corporate standards and local compliance.

• Partner closely with internal WPP legal departments to navigate high-risk casesleveragingdata-driven insights to mitigate legal and organisational risks.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in disciplinary and grievances leading and conducting investigations.
• Experience identifying diagnosing and resolving issues in a human unbiased and legally compliant manner.

• Experience in working in a HR team and role i.e. HR Advisor HR Business Partner.

• The ability to provide guidance and coaching to managers and Peopleteams and leadersto address employee behaviour and performance concerns.

• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner and appropriately escalate issues.

• Strong communication(written and verbal) interpersonalpersuasionand influencingskills.

• Have a collaborative approach when working with peers senior leaders and across organisational lines.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent judgment active listening and critical thinking skills.

• Comfortable working with data to analyse key metrics to uncover trends and root causes andmaintainingcentral databases and dashboards.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Be Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment including competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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