HR Business Partner - North West

We Care Group & Summit Care Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

We Care Group is seeking an HR Business Partner (Regional) to partner with regional leadership across Wirral, Liverpool and Blackburn. You will develop HR strategies, manage ER caseloads, and lead data-driven people initiatives to support growth while upholding our values of Family, Honesty and Respect.

You will oversee HRIS data integrity (Sona), lead recruitment, advise on employment law, and drive leadership development and engagement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in regional or multi-site environments.
• Care sector experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong employee relations experience and employment law knowledge.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification is required.
• Full UK driving license with own transport access.
• Experience of HR change and transformation projects.
• Excellent data analysis skills for strategic decisions.
• Extensive knowledge of HRIS platforms and reporting.
• Strong communication and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Home Managers and Regional Team to tailor HR solutions.
• Manage ER caseload up to dismissal where needed.
• Interpret HR metrics and recommend actionable insights.
• Oversee HRIS platform (Sona) data entry, reporting and compliance.
• Lead recruitment processes and enhance candidate experience.
• Advise on HR policies, employment law, and best practices.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and engagement.
• Foster open communication across regions to promote culture.

Skills

Employee relations

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Multi-site experience

Talent acquisition

HRIS platforms

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Sona HRIS

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

We Care Group is an award-winning specialist care provider renowned for delivering outstanding person-centred care across the North and Northwest of England. With a commitment to personalised support, the organisation prioritises the dignity, independence, and well-being of its residents and tean ne alike.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Business Partner (Regional) to join our team. This pivotal role involves partnering with regional leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organisational goals. This is a regional role across Wirral, Liverpool and Blackburn.

Naturally, it is important you share our Company Values of Family, Honesty and Respect. Whilst we are a large organisation with ambitious growth plans we still very much have a family feel. We are honest in all of our communication together with having the upmost respect for all of our team members.

Duties

• Collaborate closely with Home Managers and the Regional Team to understand workforce needs and develop tailored HR solutions that support business objectives.
• Manage ER caseload effectively including all areas up to an including dismissal.
• Utilise data analysis skills to interpret HR metrics, identify trends, and recommend actionable insights for improving employee performance and retention.
• Manage and optimise our HRIS platform (Sona) to ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and compliance.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts by overseeing recruitment processes, ensuring effective use of applicant tracking systems, and enhancing candidate experience.
• Provide guidance on human resources policies, employment law compliance, and best practices to regional managers.
• Support organisational development initiatives such as leadership training, succession planning, and employee engagement programs.
• Foster open communication channels across regions to promote a positive workplace culture aligned with organisational values.

Skills Required

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role within a regional or multi-site environment. Previous experience in the Care Sector an advantage but not essential .
• Excellent employee relations experience and knowledge of employment law with a proven track record in dealing with complex cases.
• To understand the unique challenges of the care sector and the additional legislation.
• Hold a CIPD level 5 qualification.
• Full UK Driving License with access to own transport.
• Previous experience of HR change and transformation projects.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex HR metrics for strategic decision-making.
• Extensive knowledge of HRIS platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Solid understanding of human resources practices, employment legislation, and organisational development strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting.