HR Lead (FTC 12 months)

Church Farm Care; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Church Farm Care Ltd. seeks an experienced HR Lead to provide hands-on HR support across our Nottinghamshire care homes. This fixed-term FTC role is based at Cotgrave HQ with regular travel to our nursing homes and will cover recruitment, employee relations, policy development and HR data management.

You will work closely with Senior Management, Home Managers and Administrators to deliver compliant, people‑centered HR solutions and drive improvements in workforce effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Strong HR knowledge with a practical, people‑focused approach.
• Experience as an Employee Relations Advisor / HR Administrator or similar.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time management; ability to prioritise.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle for regular travel between homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers across the organisation.
• Manage employee relations matters: investigations, disciplinary, capability, grievance, appeals and absence management.
• Deliver recruitment service: job advertising, working with recruiters, CV shortlisting and initial interviews.
• Support compliance with UK employment law, right to work requirements and Skilled Worker sponsorship responsibilities.
• Manage statutory leave and pay processes in line with legislation and company policy.
• Keep HR policies up to date and maintain HR data.
• Analyse HR information to support senior management decisions.
• Support HR‑related accreditations, staff surveys and employee recognition initiatives.
• Support our homes during inspections (CQC, Local Authority, Home Office).

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

UK employment law

Communication

HRIS & MS Office

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management

Tools

BrightHR

HumanForce

Job description

Contract type: Fixed term contract role for 12-14 months starting in February 2027

Location: Nottinghamshire (based at our head office in Cotgrave, with regular travel to our nursing homes in West Bridgford, Radcliffe-On-Trent and Selston)

Hours: Monday to Friday inclusive, 40 hours per week

Interviews: Scheduled for w/c 30/11/2026

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real difference?

We are looking for an organised, knowledgeable and approachable Human Resources Lead to join Church Farm Care. This is a broad and rewarding HR role, working closely with our Senior Management team, Home Managers and Home Administrators to provide professional HR support across our care homes.

You’ll be involved in the full employee journey, from recruitment and compliance through to employee relations, policy development, HR data and supporting managers with more complex workplace matters. If you enjoy variety, building strong working relationships and being the person managers can turn to for practical HR support, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What you’ll be doing

No two days will be quite the same. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing professional HR advice and support to managers across the organisation.

Managing employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary, capability, grievance, appeals and absence management.

Delivering a comprehensive recruitment service, including job advertising, working with recruiters, CV shortlisting and initial interviews.

Supporting compliance with UK employment law, right to work requirements and Skilled Worker sponsorship responsibilities.

Managing statutory leave and pay processes in line with legislation and company policy.

Keeping up to date with employment law developments and communicating relevant changes.

Reviewing and updating HR policies and documentation.

Maintaining accurate employee information within the HR system.

Carrying out personnel file audits and supporting wider compliance activity.

Analysing HR information including attrition, training compliance, holidays, supervision and appraisals to support senior management decision‑making.

Supporting HR-related accreditations, staff surveys and employee recognition initiatives.

Supporting our homes during CQC, local authority and Home Office inspections where required.

HR Lead (FTC 12 months)

Company: Church Farm Care Salary: from £35,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Cotgrave, NG12 3HR Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Nov 2026 Closing date: 5 Dec 2026

Summary

Job Title: HR Lead

Contract type: Fixed term contract role for 12-14 months starting in February 2027

Location: Nottinghamshire (based at our head office in Cotgrave, with regular travel to our nursing homes in West Bridgford, Radcliffe-On-Trent and Selston)

Hours: Monday to Friday inclusive, 40 hours per week

Interviews: Scheduled for w/c 30/11/2026

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied, hands‑on role where you can make a real difference?

We are looking for an organised, knowledgeable and approachable Human Resources Lead to join Church Farm Care. This is a broad and rewarding HR role, working closely with our Senior Management team, Home Managers and Home Administrators to provide professional HR support across our care homes.

You’ll be involved in the full employee journey, from recruitment and compliance through to employee relations, policy development, HR data and supporting managers with more complex workplace matters. If you enjoy variety, building strong working relationships and being the person managers can turn to for practical HR support, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What you’ll be doing

No two days will be quite the same. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing professional HR advice and support to managers across the organisation.

Managing employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary, capability, grievance, appeals and absence management.

Delivering a comprehensive recruitment service, including job advertising, working with recruiters, CV shortlisting and initial interviews.

Supporting compliance with UK employment law, right to work requirements and Skilled Worker sponsorship responsibilities.

Managing statutory leave and pay processes in line with legislation and company policy.

Keeping up to date with employment law developments and communicating relevant changes.

Reviewing and updating HR policies and documentation.

Maintaining accurate employee information within the HR system.

Carrying out personnel file audits and supporting wider compliance activity.

Analysing HR information including attrition, training compliance, holidays, supervision and appraisals to support senior management decision‑making.

Supporting HR‑related accreditations, staff surveys and employee recognition initiatives.

Supporting our homes during CQC, local authority and Home Office inspections where required.

Essential requirements

About youWe’re looking for someone who combines strong HR knowledge with a practical, people-focused approach.You’ll ideally have:Previous HR experience gained as an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Administrator, HR Business Partner or within a comparable HR role.A solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.Confidence dealing with sensitive employee relations matters and working under pressure.Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Copilot.Experience using a digital HR system such as HumanForce or BrightHR.A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as regular travel between our homes is required.

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