HR Advisor: ER & Onboarding Specialist

J&T; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical scheme and virtual GP

Job summary

J&T, based in Peterborough, is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join our UK People team. You will provide a blend of day-to-day HR administration and direct advisory support for line managers and employees across our nationwide division.

Working closely with senior HR Business Partners, you will handle ER casework, onboarding, contracts, and HRIS maintenance, while tracking MI on headcount, turnover and absence; you will ensure GDPR-compliant records and timely payroll handoff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Assistant, Coordinator, or junior Advisor role within a corporate or professional services environment.
• ER Knowledge: Working knowledge of UK employment legislation and practical experience supporting formal HR processes.
• Education / Credentials: CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified (or actively studying toward certification) is advantageous.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Approach: A pragmatic, customer-focused approach with the confidence to advise managers and the discretion to handle sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Advisory & Employee Relations: be the first point of contact for queries on policies, procedures, and UK employment law.
• Support line managers through low-to-medium level ER matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and PIPs.
• Attend and minute ER meetings; draft outcome letters and document casework per ACAS guidelines.
• Oversee lifecycle administration: offers, contracts, variations, and leavers.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction across regional offices; maintain HRIS records.
• Assist with monthly payroll handoff by tracking changes and overtime.
• Generate MI reports on headcount, turnover and absence for HR Partners.

Skills

HR Administration

Employee Relations

UK Employment Law

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3/5

Active study toward CIPD

Tools

HRIS

Job description

J&T, based in Peterborough, is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join our UK People team. You will provide a blend of day-to-day HR administration and direct advisory support for line managers and employees across our nationwide division.

Working closely with senior HR Business Partners, you will handle ER casework, onboarding, contracts, and HRIS maintenance, while tracking MI on headcount, turnover and absence; you will ensure GDPR-compliant records and timely payroll handoff.