HR Advisor - Real Estate

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical scheme

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Peterborough, United Kingdom, is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join our UK People team. You will provide day-to-day HR administration and advisory support to line managers and employees across our nationwide division.

The role balances operational HR coordination with exposure to Employee Relations casework, ideal for an HR Coordinator or Assistant ready to step into advisory work.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Assistant, Coordinator, or junior Advisor role within a corporate or professional services environment.
• Working knowledge of UK employment legislation and practical experience supporting HR processes.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administration and advisory support to line managers and employees.
• Support ER casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and PIPs.
• Attend ER meetings, draft outcome letters, and maintain compliant case records.
• Oversee onboarding, contracts, variations, and leaver documentation; maintain GDPR-compliant records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3/5

Job description

Peterborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/07/2026

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