HR Advisor - Real Estate in Peterborough

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