Job Description

About the role

Are you passionate about people and ready to make a real impact? We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable

HR Adviser

to join our People and Culture team and help shape a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.


As our HR Adviser, you'll be the first point of contact for employee relations matters, playing a key role in fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing culture. You'll provide expert guidance on People policies, manage sensitive cases with care, and help drive initiatives that support employee wellbeing and engagement.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who can:

advise managers and employees on People policies, procedures, and employment law support conflict resolution and promoting a positive workplace culture support and guide managers to through case management including disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations oversee the application of sickness absence processes across the organisation to ensure absence targets are met.

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city's largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we're aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.


With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing, development, and work-life balance of our team:

Flexible & Remote Working

Enjoy flexible and remote working including flexi-time and hybrid working.

Generous Pension Scheme

Enjoy a high level of employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.

Onsite Gym Facilities

Access our fully equipped, free onsite gym and modern changing facilities to support your health and fitness goals.

Volunteer Leave

Make a positive impact with up to three days of paid volunteer leave annually through our Make a Difference programme.

Annual Leave Entitlement

Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Bank Holidays. We also offer a holiday trading scheme for added flexibility.

Health and wellbeing

Access confidential support services through our EAP (Employer Assistance Programme), including free counselling, to help you navigate personal or professional challenges. Access to a discounts private healthcare scheme that allows staff to access many healthcare benefits such as optical & dental care.

Extensive Discounts

Jannet is our on-line scheme offering employees great discounts at 100's of retailers. It's also the place to find all your PCH news, benefits and health and wellbeing information

Modern Digital Tools

Work efficiently with up-to-date digital devices and smartphones that support flexible and remote working.

Vibrant Work Environment

Our offices are located in a beautiful and dynamic part of the Southwest, just three miles from the city centre and easily accessible by public transport.

Onsite Amenities & Local Conveniences

Enjoy daily visits from a local food van and easy access to nearby shops including Crownhill, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks, Tim Hortons, and Warrens Bakery.

Engaging Workplace Culture

We believe work should be enjoyable. Join in on dress-down Fridays, company quizzes, and a variety of charity events throughout the year.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.


For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Emma Lloyd-Beswetherick, Senior HR Business Partner on 07849 310067.


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Shortlisting Date: 29th July 2025


Interview Date: 6th August 2025


If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.


We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth