HR Business Partner - Midlands and Norfolk

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support senior leaders in the Midlands and Norfolk regions. This role involves employee relations, policy development, and health initiatives. With a commitment to enriching experiences for residents and team members, the ideal candidate will have proven HR experience and strong coaching skills. Join a forward-thinking team that values your contribution.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Chance to be part of a valued team

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.
• A proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit.
• Experience in regulated environments.

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 and contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

HR experience

Coaching and mentoring skills

Excellent communication

Proactive mindset

Collaborative spirit

Experience in regulated environments

Education

CIPD qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

HR Business Partner - Midlands and Norfolk

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. This includes partnering with managers to resolve employee matters, leading on health & wellbeing initiatives, reviewing and evolving HR policies, coaching leaders, and interpreting employee data to uncover trends and drive smarter decisions.

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. They offer excellent benefits, a supportive and inclusive culture, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to be part of a team that truly values your contribution.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

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

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

We're currently looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to 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 you're ready to lead with heart and drive positive change across our business, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As our HR Business Partner, you'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers across the business. You'll 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
• 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're committed to creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. Our vision creating meaningful lives together guides 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.