HR Business Partner

NHS; Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider in the Midlands is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner. You will partner with managers on employee relations, lead wellbeing initiatives, and evolve HR policies while supporting multiple locations. Ideal candidates should have proven HR experience, strong coaching skills, and a proactive mindset. This role offers professional growth and development in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Supportive, inclusive culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Valued contribution to the team

Qualifications

• Experience in casework, change management, and employee relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Collaborative spirit and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to resolve employee relations matters.
• Lead health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Review and evolve HR policies.
• Coach leaders on managing people issues.

Skills

Proven HR experience

Strong coaching and mentoring skills

Excellent communication

Proactive mindset

Experience in regulated environments

Education

CIPD qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care, with over 100 homes and growing. They are committed to creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members, guided by their vision of "creating meaningful lives together". As an HR Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers, driving real impact across the organization.

Main duties of the job

As an HR Business Partner at Avery Healthcare, you will be responsible for partnering with managers to resolve employee relations matters, leading on health & wellbeing initiatives, reviewing and evolving HR policies, coaching leaders to manage people issues, interpreting employee data to drive smarter decisions, supporting key HR projects, and staying ahead of employment law and HR best practices.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care. With over 100 homes and growing, they are committed to creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. Their vision of "creating meaningful lives together" guides everything they do.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

At Avery Healthcare, were passionate about supporting the incredible people who care for our residents. We understand the dedication it takes, and were here to champion your efforts, celebrate your successes, and help you thrive.

When you join Avery, youre not just taking on a roleyoure becoming part of a community that values compassion, respect, and excellence. Every day, youll make a real difference in the lives of our residents, while growing your own career in a nurturing, forward-thinking environment.

Were currently looking for an experiencedHR Business Partnerto join our fantastic People Team. This role will be covering homes across our Norfolk and Midlands regions whilst also supporting colleagues in our Support Centre based in Northampton If youre ready to lead with heart and drive positive change across our business, wed love to hear from you.

The Role

As our HR Business Partner, youll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers across the business. Youll bring strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and practical HR expertise to drive real impactfrom employee relations and wellbeing to policy development and organisational change.

What Youll Be Doing

• Partnering with managers to resolve employee relations matters with confidence and care
• Leading on health & wellbeing initiatives, including occupational health and return-to-work strategies
• Reviewing and evolving HR policies to keep us compliant, consistent, and compassionate
• Coaching leaders to manage people issues independently and effectively
• Interpreting employee data to uncover trends and drive smarter decisions
• Supporting key HR projects and contributing to continuous improvement across the business
• Staying ahead of employment law and HR best practices to keep us future-ready

What Youll Bring

• Proven HR experience, especially in casework, change management, and employee relations
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organisation
• A proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit
• Experience in regulated environments

WHY AVERY?

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care. With over 100 homes and growing, were committed to creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. Our visioncreating meaningful lives togetherguides everything we do.

We offer:

• A supportive, inclusive culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A chance to be part of a team that truly values your contribution

Please note: This role requires a DBS check (covered by Avery Healthcare), proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving license.

Ready to take the next step in your career with a company that cares as much as you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience, especially in casework, change management, and employee relations. CIPD qualified (or equivalent). Strong coaching and mentoring skills. Excellent communication across all levels of the organisation. A proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit. Experience in regulated environments.

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.