Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same and where you can make a real difference to colleague experience? Do you want to help create a workplace where people feel supported, included and able to thrive?

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 People Adviser to join our team and contribute to the success of our organisation by delivering friendly, values-based services.

We strive to be an employer of choice and our HR Team plays a key part in delivering this outcome. As an People Adviser, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and compliant HR and L&D 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 and L&D initiatives.

Our small and supportive HR Team consists of a People Adviser focused on HR Generalist work and this (vacant) People Adviser post which has a more L&D focus, with some HR Generalist work to keep things interesting! You'll be supported by the HR Service Manager who manages both posts. 

As a team, we work together to help make Connect a welcoming, supportive place to work, somewhere colleagues can grow and feel proud of the positive difference we make for our customers. We’re looking for a People Adviser who shares this spirit and enjoys being part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering clear, practical HR or L&D support and guidance to managers and colleagues
• Coordinating apprenticeships, work placements and other development pathways
• Owning our e learning platform and helping colleagues get the most from workplace learning
• Creating an energising and welcoming induction experience for new starters
• Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation
• Getting involved in ER casework and ensuring a fair, supportive and trusted HR service
• Playing an active role in our recruitment processes, helping us bring great people into Connect

What we are looking for in a successful candidate:

• proven experience in an HR advisory role or similar position
• experience of coordinating learning and development
• a person driven by values, with a commitment for inclusion, wellbeing and personal growth.
  
• excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• attention to detail and organisational skills
• a commitment to personal and professional development

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.

We would love to talk to you about this role so if you have any questions please get in touch at hrteam@connecthousing.org.uk.

Closing date: 24 March 2026. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the role early depending on number/quality of applications.

We have made the application process as easy as possible so please don’t delay your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• up to two days annually, of 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.