HR Advisor

Watkin Jones Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential development company in the UK is seeking an HR Advisor to enhance employee experience and promote a values-led culture. The role involves supporting performance management, leadership development, and wellbeing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in culture and engagement, strong communication skills, and an analytical mindset. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Health cash plan

Life insurance

25 days annual leave

Agile working arrangements

Discounted gym memberships

Exclusive shopping discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in culture, engagement, or talent development roles.
• Strong understanding of performance management and leadership development.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of company values into performance frameworks.
• Design and deliver leadership programs in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate wellbeing strategies and promote EDI principles.
• Use data-driven insights for continuous improvement.

Skills

Performance management

Leadership development

EDI principles

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a HR Advisor to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering initiatives that enhance employee experience, drive performance, and foster an inclusive, values-led culture. This position is central to embedding our organisational values into everyday practice and ensuring our people strategies align with business objectives and evolving workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance & Development: Support the integration of company values into performance frameworks, facilitate development planning, and provide insights to strengthen organisational effectiveness.
• Leadership Development: Partner with stakeholders to design and deliver leadership programs, curate learning experiences, and promote a culture of continuous growth.
• Wellbeing & Inclusion: Coordinate holistic wellbeing strategies, champion EDI principles, and collaborate on policies that promote equity and psychological safety.
• Data & Insights: Monitor outcomes, analyse trends, and use data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement and innovation.

We are looking for someone with experience in culture, engagement or talent development roles, who has a strong understanding of performance management, leadership development and EDI principles. You will be confident influencing and collaborating across all levels of the organisation, with an analytical mindset and the ability to turn insights into actionable solutions.

Joining us means becoming part of a values-led organisation committed to employee wellbeing and inclusion. You will have the opportunity to shape initiatives that make a real impact, enjoy flexible working arrangements, and work within a collaborative environment.

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Professional Growth: Individual support for your career advancement.
• Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
• Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.

Why Choose Watkin Jones Group?

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential‑for‑rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in‑build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately GBP1.7bn of assets under management.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We are committed to creating high‑quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development.

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow your career in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career with a market leader, we’d love to hear from you!