HR Advisor

Vico Homes is built on the foundations of WDH. We are looking for a HR Advisor to join our People and Culture Team.

A home is more than four walls and a roof. It should be a safe place. A place to start things. A place of opportunities. A place to grow. A place where you feel you belong.

These are the places we provide for today and for the future. This is what marks us out as one of the leading players in the social housing sector. We have over 32,000 homes across the north of England, home to tens of thousands of people. And people are at the centre of what we do.

Our people are approachable and professional. But we’re not afraid to be optimistic and show our passion for what we do to support our customers. We share a common vision, acting confidently to ensure we remain at the forefront of making it happen.

Together, we’re building better futures and vibrant communities.

About the role

As the HR Advisor your manager will be our HR Business Partner. You will work 37 hours a week on a permanent basis, working flexibly in the Vico Homes operating area based at our Head Office in Castleford.

As the HR Advisor you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the People and Culture / Homes and Growth / Resources, supporting the HR Business Partner in managing people-related issues, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely processing of HR documentation and referrals. You will also be involved in managing internal systems, monitoring correspondence and serving as a key point of contact for HR policy guidance and procedural support to Vico Homes colleagues.

It is an exciting time to be joining us and here are some of the initiatives that you will be involved in:

• Wellbeing initiatives
• Policy development
• Training managers on HR related topics

What you’ll do

• Maintain efficient office and information management systems, ensuring secure and accurate record-keeping in line with Data Protection requirements
• Monitor the HR Advisor inbox, process referrals to Occupational Health and related services and manage the timely collation and reporting of absence data
• Provide administrative support to HR Business Partner on disciplinary cases, including preparing documentation, arranging hearings and taking notes at meetings
• Act as the first point of contact for colleagues at all levels, offering guidance on HR policies, procedures and statutory leave processes

What we’re looking for

This role may be ideal for an experienced HR Assistant or Administrator looking to take the next step in their career. You will have:

• A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) or equivalent in HR or a related field, with evidence of ongoing professional development
• Strong HR administration experience, including advising managers on issues, interpreting employment legislation and handling confidential matters
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.

For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact Anne Harris, HR Business Partner on 07920 145722.

Please note: Interviews will take place in the week starting 4 August 2025.

Working for Vico Homes

Want to work in a place that values you? Where you’re offered a competitive salary and a great pension? And where you can make a real difference? You’re in the right place!

We have a strong and inclusive culture and we’re always on the lookout for talented and dedicated people to be part of our teams. You spend a lot of your waking hours at work, so we offer a workplace where you can really be yourself, feel valued and access opportunities to progress and develop. We are recognised as a disability confident employer and have the Investors in People accreditation.

Working at Vico Homes brings lots of great benefits, including:

• Holidays - 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after five years' service) and an extra day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Pension - generous employer pension contribution
• Flexible working - we’re happy to talk flexible working, including our WorkSmart approach to hybrid working, reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns
• Vico Homes Rewards - a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme
• Colleague wellbeing - a range of initiatives to support our people including an Employee Assistance Programme, Volunteering Scheme and dedicated Wellbeing Champions
• Colleague development – a range of initiatives to support personal development including training, support with professional membership fees, internal and external qualifications, mentoring and personal coaching

How to apply and what happens next

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address)
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the closing date specified
• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview

If you have any questions about a career at Vico Homes, you can contact us by email on [email protected].