Employee Relations & Policy Manager (Multi-site, UK Travel)

Welford Healthcare Ltd; Wheathampstead; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Welford Healthcare Ltd is seeking an experienced Employee Relations and Policy Manager to strengthen HR practices across its multi-site care home portfolio. You will advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters, and lead policy development to ensure consistent, compliant people management.

Travel to care homes and liaising with Home Managers and regional leaders will be core parts of the role, combining practical HR expertise with strategic oversight to support safe,

Formación

• Significant experience in employee relations within a multi-site organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidance.
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, including investigation reports.
• Flexibility to travel regularly between care homes and regional locations.

Responsabilidades

• Employee relations: Provide expert advice on disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, conduct and sickness absence matters.
• HR policies and procedures: Lead development, review and implementation across the care home portfolio.
• Management coaching and support: Coach Home Managers and regional leaders to strengthen capability.
• Reporting and continuous improvement: Monitor ER trends, absence, turnover, policy compliance and case outcomes.
• Acquisitions and organisational change: Support TUPE and HR integration for acquired homes.
• Partnership working: Collaborate with HR colleagues and operations to support wellbeing and safety.

Descripción del empleo

Welford Healthcare Ltd is seeking an experienced Employee Relations and Policy Manager to strengthen HR practices across its multi-site care home portfolio. You will advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters, and lead policy development to ensure consistent, compliant people management.

Travel to care homes and liaising with Home Managers and regional leaders will be core parts of the role, combining practical HR expertise with strategic oversight to support safe,