HR Advisor

Barker Associates is an award winning, multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK.

We currently have a vacancy for a HR Advisor to support the HR team during a period of ongoing requirements, with potential for longer-term opportunities depending on business needs. This role would suit someone keen to build on their HR experience while contributing to the HR function across the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, providing HR advice and support and helping to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

The role will be office based at our Braintree office. Subject to business requirements, the role may be eligible for hybrid working following the successful completion of a six-month probation period.

Key Areas of Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Produce HR reports and create new in-house processes on our HRIS.
• Support the HR/Talent team in administering Company ATS system and recruitment process.
• Ensure all employment contract administration is maintained and up to date.
• Conduct and oversee the induction and onboarding process, including relevant documentation.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives, including engagement activities, wellbeing programmes, and diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Ensure all employee records are managed in line with GDPR and internal confidentiality requirements.

• Working towards / Completion of CIPD Level 3
• Previous experience working in an office based HR role
• Experience supporting recruitment activities across different stages of the employee lifecycle
• Some exposure to employee relations matters, with support or guidance as appropriate

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm

Holiday: 25 days (pro-rata’d) plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include: Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.

Join an organisation where your voice matters, as an employee-owned business, we all share in the success we create together.

We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first-class service.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Barker is a proud member of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), reinforcing our commitment to advancing gender diversity and supporting women across technical and STEM professions. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.