HR officer

Job Overview

Williamsburgh Housing Association is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Culture and Assurance Team as an HR Officer and part of our newly established Culture and Assurance team. This role has been strengthened following a recent review of our services, ensuring we have the right capacity, skills and focus to support our people, culture and organisational development.

The role is 35 hours per week, however we would consider 28 hours.

As a People and Culture Officer, you’ll play a central role in delivering high quality HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, wellbeing, policy development and day to day HR operations. You’ll work closely with managers and colleagues across WHA to provide responsive, person centred HR services that help staff feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

If you’re organised, proactive and passionate about people and culture, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting all aspects of HR and organisational development. You’ll assist with recruitment campaigns, coordinate onboarding, maintain HR systems, support wellbeing initiatives, and help managers navigate HR processes confidently and consistently.

You’ll also contribute to policy reviews, support investigations, prepare HR documentation, and ensure accurate, timely information is available to managers and the Head of Culture & Assurance. The role offers excellent exposure to HR practice within a supportive, modernising organisation.

Who We're Looking for

We’re looking for someone who CIPD qualified, is organised, confident working with people and able to manage a busy and varied workload. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a calm, professional approach are essential.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy helping others, building strong working relationships and contributing to a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits:

  • Flexi-time working
  • Hybrid working (subject to business needs)
  • Annual leave – 25 Days plus 13 public holidays (pro-rata)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension salary sacrifice.
WHA are a member of the Scottish Housing Associations’ Pension Scheme with options of DC pension schemes for incoming employees to choose from. The rates which will be on offer from 6th April 2026 will be:
  • Scheme 1: Employee 3% / Employer 6%
  • Scheme 2: Employee 5% / Employer 10%
  • Scheme 3: Employee 8% / Employer 13%
Scheme 3 will increase at a 1% incremental rate (for both Employer and employee) on an annual basis until it reaches 10% Employee and 15% Employer contribution rates to April 2028. To apply, please visit our website www.williamsburghha.co.uk/vacancies- to download an application pack.

CVs will not be accepted.

Pay: From £42,707.00 per year

Benefits

  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free flu jabs
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Paisley PA1 1RW
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