People Advisor (22hrs)

We're looking for an experienced People Advisor to join us on a part time basis! You'll join a friendly team of 2 existing Advisors, providing high quality ER advice and support to our managers on a wide range of cases.

Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

In 2024 we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Provide high-quality employee relations (ER) advice and support to managers on a wide range of cases.
• Contribute to the development of people policies, projects and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the People Team to ensure best practices and a positive employee experience.
• Act as the first point of contact for managers seeking advice on ER matters.
• Manage a caseload of ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and attendance issues, ensuring timely and fair resolutions.
• Support managers in preparing for formal meetings, including hearings, investigations, and appeals.
• Capture and track all advice and key case details in the case management system.
• Assist with the production of reports on ER activity, trends, and key risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying themes and recommending policy or process enhancements.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on the management of healthrelated casework, including reasonable adjustments, return to work, and illhealth retirements.
• Contribute to the development and review of people policies, ensuring they remain fit for purpose.
• Work closely with People Team colleagues to deliver a seamless and effective People service.
• Support the delivery of cross-functional People projects and organisational change activity.
• Assist in the review and development of policies, processes, and systems to improve the colleague experience.

Requirements

• Experience advising on HR or people matters and working with managers or employees to resolve people-related matters.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable significant experience in delivering expert advice, guidance and support to managers and colleagues on the full range of employee relations matters.
• Experience of organisational change, including restructures and consultation processes
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practices in employee relations.
• Awareness of Occupational Health processes and their role in case management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with managers and employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR case management systems.
• A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Salary of £22, (FTE £38,424)
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays - pro rata
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Hybrid working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!