HR Business Partner

Head Office; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as an HR Business Partner, ensuring excellent employee management across multiple locations. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits including increased leave for long service and a cycle to work scheme. The ideal candidate will have substantial HR experience and qualification.

Benefits

Increased annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Professional membership fees paid

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Knowledge of HR policies and processes.
• Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Employee Relations casework, including absence management and performance.
• Support managers with ER documentation and investigation reports.
• Oversee HR Compliance Audits and advise on policies.

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Employee Relations management

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

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Join Our Team as HR Business Partner

We're looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to join the Oakland Care People Team as HR Business Partner! Our ideal candidate will be a generalist HR professional, providing advice and support in all areas of People Management—from Employee Relations to Wellbeing. You will work with the Director of People and Organisational Development to ensure the successful delivery of the People Strategy. In return, you'll have access to excellent employee benefits, making this a truly unique opportunity.

Region and Travel

The role covers four areas: Enfield, Head Office, Harpenden, and Oxfordshire, with the expectation that you will be onsite at each location at least once a week. Travel expenses are paid.

Benefits

• Increased annual leave entitlement for team members with over 3 years of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme to save on commuting costs and improve health.
• Extra day off for milestone birthdays.
• Company sick pay above statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend scheme for successful referrals (T&Cs apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Professional membership fees paid.

Details

Location: Regional role – onsite at each home once a week (travel expenses paid)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £46,800 per annum plus £3,000 car allowance

Contract: Permanent

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in a HR Business Partner or similar HR Generalist role.
• Knowledge of HR policies and processes.
• Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification or proven equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Employee Relations casework, including absence management, capability, and performance, in partnership with local management teams.
• Support managers with ER documentation, investigation reports, dismissal letters, appeals, and grievances.
• Oversee HR Compliance Audits across all homes and advise General Managers and Administrators.
• Collaborate on developing and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Meet with stakeholders to discuss people challenges and provide advice.
• Support talent review meetings and succession planning with the Head of L&D.
• Coach and guide key stakeholders to improve business efficiency.
• Manage payroll administration for Head Office employees.
• Lead projects supporting the People strategy at local levels.
• Manage and promote company Wellbeing initiatives and Wellbeing Champions across sites.

Our Mission

To provide exceptional homes where everyone is part of our Family, embodying Family, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Sustainability.

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