Position: HR Manager - Health Care Sector Location: Liverpool Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR operations within the healthcare sector. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with CQC/OFSTED regulations, supporting managers with employee relations, handling recruitment, and driving staff development. You will work autonomously while collaborating with leadership to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant workplace. Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations & Compliance Provide expert HR guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management. Ensure compliance with employment laws, CQC/OFSTED regulations, and internal HR policies. Manage staff-related documentation, including sickness records, grievances, and investigations. Support the development and enforcement of HR policies in line with healthcare standards. Advise on staff retention strategies and oversee exit interview processes.Recruitment & Onboarding Oversee full recruitment processes, from safer recruitment compliance to issuing employment contracts. Conduct background checks, right-to-work verification, and reference checks. Assist with workforce planning, ensuring appropriate staffing levels in line with CQC requirements. Ensure all employment requirements and mandatory training are met before onboarding.Training & Staff Development Coordinate training programs for staff, ensuring compliance with mandatory healthcare training. Maintain up-to-date staff training records and support career progression initiatives. Develop and deliver HR-related training on topics like safeguarding, compliance, and employee relations. Promote wellbeing initiatives to support staff retention and morale.HR Administration & Strategy Maintain and update HR records and systems with high levels of confidentiality. Provide HR reports to senior management on staffing levels, turnover, absence rates, and engagement. Identify HR process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance. Ensure the home operates within Children's Homes Quality Standards and Care Standards. Skills & Experience Required: CIPD Level 5 or above (Level 7 preferred) or equivalent HR qualification. 4 years of HR experience, ideally in healthcare, social care, or regulated environments. Strong knowledge of employment law, safer recruitment, and CQC/OFSTED compliance. Experience handling employee relations cases in a healthcare setting. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong IT skills (HR software, MS Office - Excel & PowerPoint). Ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with home managers. Benefits: Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000 per year) Pension scheme 28 days annual leave Free parking Employee wellbeing programs (mental health support, health plans)