HR Advisor

Jensten Group is looking for a dynamic, commercially minded HR Advisor to join our People Team.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner to managers, providing expert guidance on employee relations and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies. You’ll play a key role in delivering our people strategy, supporting business objectives, and fostering a high-performance culture. From coaching leaders to driving organisational development initiatives, you’ll help create an environment where people can thrive and grow.

This role can be based in either our London or Huntingdon office on a hybrid working basis, and occasional travel to other UK locations will be required.

What You’ll Do:

• Build effective relationships with the senior management team, develop a deep understanding of our business and sector to effectively lead and support HR initiatives
• Advise managers on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and absence management
• Support investigations and hearings, preparing documentation and attending meetings as required
• Support plans for organisational development including restructuring and the
  implementation and harmonisation of acquired businesses
• Analyse HR metrics and compare results to key performance indicators e.g. monthly absence, attrition and employee relations case data to shape HR initiatives
• Champion a high-performance culture by coaching leaders and ensuring employees have the support, skills, and resources they need to succeed
• Agree an engagement plan with the business that helps drive retention and improves key performance indicators
• Identify skills gaps and development needs in the business and deliver business
  focused solutions to develop capability
• Provide opportunities for people to learn and grow in the business through talent management, succession planning and review of competencies

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring confidence and expertise to complex ER matters, along with a solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, as you’ll work closely with managers to ensure fair and consistent outcomes. Ideally, you’ll hold a CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or have equivalent experience, and you’ll be passionate about fostering a positive, compliant, and inclusive workplace culture.

You will also be or have :

• Proven experience in an ER-focused role within HR
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases with attention to detail and confidentiality
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience preferred

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our people. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews and annual bonus
• 27 days annual leave (including your birthday and a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
• Group Life Assurance
• Fully paid parental leave (3 months for maternity, paternity, and adoption)
• Professional development support, including study funding
• Perks at Work – discounts on gyms, dining, shopping, and more
• Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 5 extra days annually

About Jensten Group

Jensten is one of the UK’s leading insurance intermediary groups, known for putting clients and people first. Since launching in 2018, we’ve built a standout business in a crowded marketplace—combining scale, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Operating through six specialist divisions—Network Broking, Regional Broking, Schemes Broking, Specialist Lines, London Market Broking, and Underwriting—we deliver tailored insurance solutions directly to clients and through a network of trusted third-party broking partners.

Thanks to a combination of strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Jensten is now a Top 10 Independent Broker, placing over £650 million GWP into the market. We employ more than 1,000 people across 35 locations and work with 85 entrepreneurial franchise holders across the UK.

We fill the gap between large consolidators and local brokers—offering the scale and capability to compete at the highest level, while maintaining the agility, culture, and client focus of a truly independent business.

And that’s why you should join us.

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