Human Resources Adviser

Do you like to work in an environment where no two days are the same, and you play a key part in helping Connect be a place where our colleagues can thrive and be the best that they can be?

Connect Housing employs circa 200 staff members working across West Yorkshire. We have a strong social purpose and our values are at the heart of everything we do, for both our customers and our colleagues.

We’re seeking an experienced HR Adviser to join our team and contribute to the success of our organisation by delivering friendly, values-based HR services.

We strive to be an employer of choice and our HR Team plays a key part in delivering this outcome. As an HR Adviser, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and compliant HR operations across Connect Housing.

This role involves a blend of operational and advisory responsibilities, providing hands-on, trusted support to managers and employees while working as a team to deliver key HR initiatives.

Our small and supportive HR Team consists of an Employee Engagement Adviser and this (vacant) HR Adviser post, both managed by the HR Service Manager who reports to the Head of Corporate Services.

As a team, we are passionate about making Connect a great place to work, that delivers positive outcomes for our customers. Our new HR Adviser will share our commitment to this and be a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities include:
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture strong working relationships with all and act as a trusted adviser, contributing to the delivery of HR plans and projects.

Employee Relations: working on a variety of employee relations casework, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability investigations and meetings, and knowing when to seek support on cases if needed.

Compliance & Legal Requirements: Oversee compliance with internal policies, employment contracts, payroll processes, and external legal requirements.

HR Data & Systems: Maintain up-to-date HR records and systems, ensuring accuracy.

Proactive Monitoring: Track and monitor key HR metrics, such as probationary periods and absence triggers. Support managers in timely and effective interventions to enhance employee performance and wellbeing.
- Proven experience in an HR advisory role or similar position.
- Good knowledge and interest of employment law and HR best practices.
- Experience of managing employee relations and recruitment processes.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Attention to detail and organisational skills
- A commitment to personal and professional development
- CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable, but experience is more what we are looking for.

Why Join Us? At Connect Housing we offer a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment. We are committed to investing in our staff, providing opportunities for career development and continuous learning. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a values-driven organisation that positively impacts the community.

The benefits on offer here at Connect Housing:
26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays

Group pension scheme with up to 9% matched by Connect. Salary sacrifice also available.

Free online GP service: 24/7 access to GP appointments. Children and partners are also covered.

BUPA Health Cash Plan. Get money back for your dental, optical, podiatry treatment and much more, including cash back on your prescriptions.

Employee Assistance Programme: get free confidential advice and support 24/7, with free counselling sessions available too.

Wellbeing activities e.g. art classes, pottery workshops and much more.

MyPlace benefits: retail discounts and offers

The opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

Training and development opportunities and support with costs for role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications.

Travel season ticket loans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid volunteering leave

The role is based at our central Dewsbury office, within easy access to Dewsbury bus and rail stations.

This is a hybrid role with minimum two days in the office, so you will get the best of both worlds in terms of interaction and collaboration with colleagues and time to do focused work from home,

As an equal opportunities employer we recruit based on experience, attitude and values. Connect are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve and actively works to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proudly a Disability Confident employer and we are members of the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter.