HR Advisor - Real Estate

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

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 / year (competitive, based on experience)

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and motivated HR Advisor to join our established UK People team based in Peterborough. In this role, you will provide a blend of day-to-day HR administration and direct advisory support, acting as a reliable first point of contact for line managers and employees across our nationwide division.

Working closely alongside senior HR Business Partners, you will balance operational HR coordination with hands‑on exposure to Employee Relations (ER) casework. This role is an excellent opportunity for an HR Coordinator or Assistant looking to step up into an advisory role, or an early‑career Advisor seeking broader generalist scope within a respected professional services firm.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory & Employee Relations

Serve as the initial point of contact for employee and manager queries regarding company policies, procedures, and basic UK employment law.

Support line managers through low-to-medium level ER matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance improvement plans (PIPs).

Attend and minute ER meetings, draft formal outcome letters, and ensure all casework is documented in line with ACAS guidelines.

Proactively track sickness absence, conduct return-to-work discussions, and coordinate occupational health referrals.

HR Administration & Operations

Oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle administration, including drafting offer letters, contracts of employment, contract variations, and leaver documentation.

Coordinate the onboarding and induction experience for new starters across regional offices.

Maintain and update HR information systems (HRIS), ensuring employee records remain accurate, audit-ready, and GDPR-compliant.

Assist with monthly payroll preparation by tracking changes, allowances, overtime, and unpaid leave for handoff to the payroll team.

Generate regular HR management information (MI) reports on headcount, turnover, and absence trends to share with HR Business Partners.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience: 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.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive career progression and professional development pathways
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical scheme and virtual GP access
• Employee rewards, discounts, and wellbeing platform