People Advisor

Immediate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Immediate is a UK-based powerhouse for popular brands, offering a collaborative, inclusive culture where people matter. This role sits in the People team and focuses on delivering practical HR advisory support across the full employee lifecycle.

You will partner with People Partners to provide guidance on onboarding, probation, performance, wellbeing and policies while helping to shape initiatives that foster a thriving, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Provides clear, pragmatic advice on employment law and ER matters.
• Manages onboarding, probation, and performance processes.
• Supports wellbeing initiatives and inclusion policies.
• Partners with L&D for development plans and coaching initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Partners with client groups across ER, onboarding, and performance.
• Own the probation process end-to-end, including check-ins and guidance to managers.
• Lead onboarding inductions and exit interviews; assist with process improvements.
• Collaborate on wellbeing and EDI initiatives to drive real culture change.
• Support People Administrator with contracts, payroll, benefits and HR queries.

Skills

Employee relations

Probation management

Onboarding

Wellbeing

EDI

Learning & development

HR administration

Tools

OpenBlend

Job description

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts,appsand live events.

We'rethe destination for people looking to get more from the things they love.We'rehere to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whetherit'sthebig things, or thelittle things; from reaching fitness goals to savouringgood food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation - we help bring ouraudiencesjoy!

About the role

Reporting into the People Partnering & Ops Lead,as People Advisor you will play a key role in shaping the employee experience by providing support across the full people lifecycle.You'llbe the go-to advisor for employees and managers, offering guidance on everything from onboarding, probation, and performance to wellbeing, policies, and employee relations.

In this role,you'llcombine practical HRknow-howwith a people-first mindset — ensuring processes run smoothly while building strong, trusted relationships across the business.You'llalso get involved in projects that drive engagement, improve ways of working, and help us create a culture where everyone can thrive.

You'lllove this role if;

You want to be a part of a close-knit,progressiveand people-first team that values fresh ideas, collaboration, and growth.

As aPeople Advisoryou will;

Support the People Partners and Lead, with their client groups, more specifically:

Employee Relations

• With support from the People Partners, provide clear, pragmatic advice on employment law and ER matters, ensuring issues are managed fairly, effectively, and in line withImmediate'spolicies andprocedures. Including but not limited toinvestigations, disciplinarymeetingsand redundancy consultations.

• Support and guide managers on performance mattersincludingprobation reviews,informaland formalPIPs, and disciplinaryaction as needed.

• Lead on allmaternity, paternity, and other parental processes, ensuring colleagues feel supported at every stage.

• Lead on flexible working requests, working with People Partners where needed.

• Own the probation process end-to-end, including reminders to managers, guidance on best practice, onboarding surveys, and check-ins.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Deliver engagingHRinductionsfor new starters

• Ownexit interviewsand new starter check-ins, escalating insights orissuesas needed.

• Partner with the People Administrator to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.

Wellbeing andEquity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

• Collaborate with PeoplePartneringand the EDI team oninitiatives such as training, surveys, feedback sessions, and policies, aiming to drive real cultural change and foster a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace.

• Champion wellbeing initiatives,bypromoting mental health awareness,encouraginguseofEAPs,Mental Health Champions/First Aiders,flexible working, or wellbeing tools.

Learning & Development

• Workclosely with thePeople Partneringand L&Dteamon development plans, succession planning, talent mapping, and team-specific training needs.

• Be a champion of our coaching and development platform,OpenBlend, encouraging strong engagement across the business areas you support.

People Administration

• Provide support to the People Administrator with key admin tasks including contracts, letters, payroll, benefits management, and HR inbox queries.

People Advisor(up to £38,000)

12 month fixed term contract

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We'll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We're also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.