People Business Advisor

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 36,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We are looking for a People Business Advisor to join the People team. As a People Business Advisoryou will be looking after the Property Services and Environmental services business areas. You will assist and give advice and guidance to managers and employees on People policies, and procedural issues including sickness management, grievance, disciplinary, performance/capability, maternity/paternity/adoption, terms and conditions of employment and retirement administration.

Requirements

Outline of Key responsibilities for the People Business Advisor

• To provide expert advice and guidance to line managers on a range of employment issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance management.
• Ensure the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures, providing coaching and support to line managers as required.
• Conduct investigations, hearings, and appeals as necessary, ensuring a fair and thorough process is followed.
• Support line managers in managing change processes, including restructures and redundancies.
• Deliver training and workshops to line managers on employment-related topics.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in employment law and best practice, advising the organisation on any implications for policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who has

• Experience in an HR advisory role, providing guidance and support to line managers on employment issues.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in conducting investigations, disciplinary hearings, and appeals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex HR issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the People Business Advisor role

• Salary of £28,173 per annum
• Annual pay scale increase
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid working 1 day a week in either Blackburn, Halifax, or Wakefield office.
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.