HR Business Partner - Midlands and Norfolk

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of elderly care in the UK is looking for an HR Business Partner to support senior leaders in the Midlands and Norfolk region. You will resolve employee relations matters, lead health initiatives, and evolve HR policies. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience and be CIPD qualified. Join a company that values your contribution and offers excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Supportive, inclusive culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience, especially in casework, change management, and employee relations.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with managers to resolve employee relations matters.
• Leading on health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Reviewing and evolving HR policies.
• Coaching leaders to manage people issues independently.
• Interpreting employee data to uncover trends.
• Supporting key HR projects for continuous improvement.
• Staying ahead of employment law and HR best practices.

Skills

Strategic insight

Emotional intelligence

Practical HR expertise

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. The role of HR Business Partner covers the Midlands and Norfolk region, supporting senior leaders and managers across the business.

Main duties of the job

As the HR Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers. You will bring strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and practical HR expertise to drive real impact – from employee relations and wellbeing to policy development and organisational change.

What You’ll 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 You’ll Bring

• 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

Why Avery?

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

We offer:

• Excellent benefits
• 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 licence.

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 Essential

• 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.

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.

Employer details

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Avery Healthcare

Midlands and Norfolk region

NN4 9BS

Employer's website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/