Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join Barchester Healthcare as an HR Business Partner. Barchester is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, known for its commitment to employee experience. As part of the expanding HR department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the company maintains its position as one of the best companies to work for. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential for progression. Main duties of the job As an HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for supporting approximately 25-30 care homes across the North of England, providing a comprehensive HR service. This will involve advising on all people management issues, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, and providing sound ER advice to managers. You will also be required to identify and support high-risk HR cases, advise on disciplinary and dismissal procedures, and assist with reducing staff sickness and turnover. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with occasional UK-wide travel. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, known for its commitment to employee experience. The company has been accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, and is dedicated to delivering an outstanding operational service to its care home managers and residents. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1221686739 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Northampton NN4 0XN Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a dynamic new role? As the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, our expanding HR department are fundamental in ensuring that we are market leaders in employee experience. Hybrid working role supporting homes across the midlands area with occasional UK wide travel.We have an established team of HR Business Partners based both in our Inverness office and regionally across the UK, and are looking for an additional, talented candidate to join us remotely in the North of England. Our existing team will guide your first months with Barchester to ensure that you are providing the best possible service to approx. 25-30 of our Care Home Managers. This varied position will allow you to engage with multiple and unique aspects of HR activity, demonstrate a strategic understanding of employee relations law, and put into practice your commercial acumen, all to ensure the delivery of an outstanding operational service.This is a 12 month fixed term contract. REWARDS AND BENEFITS Competitive salary Generous car allowance Access to a range of retail and leisure discounts Career progression opportunities ESSENTIAL SKILLS Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) Demonstrable experience as an HR generalist/business partner role. Business exposure in a fast paced work environment with multiple complex requirements Excellent communication skills KEY TASKS Support approx. 25-30 care homes services across the North of England with all people management issues and providing a business partner service. Some travel to homes across the region will be required. Maintain up to date knowledge of employment legislation Provide sound ER advice to Managers with an understanding of the wider impact Identify high-risk HR cases and support throughout process to ensure employees are treated fairly and ethically, whilst minimising the risk to Barchester Advise and support throughout disciplinary and dismissal procedures Support Home Managers to reduce staff sickness and turnover Attend management meetings and reviews within the region If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be TJ 7766 Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a dynamic new role? As the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, our expanding HR department are fundamental in ensuring that we are market leaders in employee experience. Hybrid working role supporting homes across the midlands area with occasional UK wide travel.We have an established team of HR Business Partners based both in our Inverness office and regionally across the UK, and are looking for an additional, talented candidate to join us remotely in the North of England. Our existing team will guide your first months with Barchester to ensure that you are providing the best possible service to approx. 25-30 of our Care Home Managers. This varied position will allow you to engage with multiple and unique aspects of HR activity, demonstrate a strategic understanding of employee relations law, and put into practice your commercial acumen, all to ensure the delivery of an outstanding operational service.This is a 12 month fixed term contract. REWARDS AND BENEFITS Competitive salary Generous car allowance Access to a range of retail and leisure discounts Career progression opportunities ESSENTIAL SKILLS Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) Demonstrable experience as an HR generalist/business partner role. Business exposure in a fast paced work environment with multiple complex requirements Excellent communication skills KEY TASKS Support approx. 25-30 care homes services across the North of England with all people management issues and providing a business partner service. Some travel to homes across the region will be required. Maintain up to date knowledge of employment legislation Provide sound ER advice to Managers with an understanding of the wider impact Identify high-risk HR cases and support throughout process to ensure employees are treated fairly and ethically, whilst minimising the risk to Barchester Advise and support throughout disciplinary and dismissal procedures Support Home Managers to reduce staff sickness and turnover Attend management meetings and reviews within the region If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be TJ 7766 Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be successful in this role, you will need a Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience, as well as demonstrable experience as an HR generalist or business partner. You should have a strategic understanding of employee relations law and possess excellent communication skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be successful in this role, you will need a Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience, as well as demonstrable experience as an HR generalist or business partner. You should have a strategic understanding of employee relations law and possess excellent communication skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Northampton NN4 0XN Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)