HR Business Partner (Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Business Partner for maternity cover, focusing on care homes in the North West. This role emphasizes compliance with regulations, enhancing organizational culture, and developing HR training programs. You'll be pivotal in driving engagement and welfare activities while supporting managers in their HR responsibilities. Join a family-run group known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape a supportive workplace. If you are passionate about HR and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping

Cycle Scheme

FREE face-to-face counselling

Employee of the Month vouchers

Opportunities for training

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card

Seasonal Company events

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent required for HR qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement in engagement and welfare activities.
• Support development of effective employment policies.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

HR Policy Development

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Compliance Knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

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HR Business Partner (Maternity Cover), Warrington

Location: Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

HR Business Partner – Care Homes (Maternity Cover, supporting Care Homes in the North West)

Harbour Healthcare Group is a family-run concern with considerable experience and expertise in the care industry.

Who are Harbour Healthcare Group?

We are a family-run group of businesses with Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year. Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work, listening and engaging with our diverse communities, and valuing teamwork within our diverse workplace.

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

1. Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment, and lots more!
2. Cycle Scheme – up to % savings on your bike purchase
3. FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
4. Staff recognition award ceremonies
5. £ voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
6. Opportunities for training and career progression
7. Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
8. Blue Light Card – up to % discount across ’s of retailers
9. Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
10. Cashback card – save up to £ annually, can be used at over big brands
11. Wellbeing portal:
12. FREE meditation series
13. FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
14. FREE mental health support programmes
15. FREE workout plans
16. FREE Live digital gym classes
17. FREE mindset and wellbeing series
18. Seasonal Company events, competitions, and incentives
19. Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £ when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
20. On-site parking

Summary of Role

1. Ensure compliance with current regulations, accepted professional standards, policies, and procedures (including legislation on data protection, the Equality Act, and health and safety).
2. Drive continuous improvement with a focus on engagement & welfare activities, maximizing productivity, devolving HR responsibilities to line managers, and building leadership capability.
3. Support in transforming and strengthening the organizational culture, ensuring that company values and approach are displayed.
4. Provide professional support and advice aimed at transforming and developing the organization, ensuring managers are sufficiently skilled to manage their workforce issues.
5. Support in the development of effective employment policies across Harbour Healthcare, in consultation with senior managers and staff as appropriate.
6. Coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff members to identify their strengths and development needs while championing a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
7. Design and develop HR training programs for management and employees to incorporate best practices and lessons learned.
8. Consult with management on performance, organizational, and leadership matters.

Key Responsibilities

Team:

1. Lead by example in creating excellent working relationships, ensuring that Harbour Healthcare values are delivered professionally.
2. Regularly coach, mentor, and support regional managers and high-potential colleagues to identify strengths and development needs.
3. Support a robust program of up-skilling teams where gaps are identified.

Service:

1. Ensure managers develop their teams to deliver safe care and support the Regional Teams accordingly.
2. Work closely with support office departments to ensure timely delivery of the employee journey.
3. Champion and drive Harbour Healthcare as the employer of choice.
4. Support the HR team to resolve concerns and complaints in a timely manner.

Compliance:

1. Work with the Senior Regional Team on continual improvement of quality systems and processes.
2. Provide expert advice and support through proactive management of risk.
3. Ensure all HR-related policies, procedures, and documentation are implemented effectively.

Personal Specification

1. Completed or working towards a CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent).
2. Knowledge of regulatory requirements/legislation/guidance and best practices in line with CQC.
3. Experience of writing policies and procedures (desirable).

The duties and responsibilities outlined above do not represent a full list of tasks expected of the post holder and are subject to change. It is expected that this job description will be regularly reviewed by the post holder and their manager.

Harbour Healthcare have won many accolades and awards over the years from carehome.co.uk Top Awards, now for the 5th year running as well as Disability Confident Committed.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.