HR Manager

JTR Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven healthcare organization in England is seeking a People Manager to oversee HR and people services. You will ensure high-quality support across the employee lifecycle and lead a team to enhance engagement and support. The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD Level 5, possess strong communication and leadership skills, and have experience in HR operations. This role offers flexible working options and a competitive salary of £46,000 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28-days holiday

Group pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of people management and organisational culture.
• Confident in influencing at all levels.
• Experience across HR operations and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive HR support and advice ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Support managers with employee relations issues ensuring fair outcomes.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Drive initiatives to promote wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement.
• Review and develop HR policies for continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Strong leadership and coaching skills

Proactive solutions-focused approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)

Job description

About Us

Naomi House & Jacksplace provide expert hospice care for life-limited and life-threatened children, young people, and their families across central southern England. Our people, staff and volunteers alike are at the heart of our mission.

The Role

We would consider full-time or part-time hours and offer hybrid working for this exciting HR opportunity.

As the People Manager, you will play a vital role in leading the delivery of high-quality HR and people services across the organisation. You will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, wellbeing, and development, ensuring that our people feel valued, supported, and engaged.

This role also carries line management responsibility for one direct report, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure they thrive in their role and contribute effectively to the success of the People team.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering proactive HR support and advice across the organisation, ensuring compliance with employment law, Safer Recruitment, CQC, and Investors in People standards.
• Supporting managers with employee relations, performance, and conduct issues, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Leading recruitment and onboarding processes to secure and retain great people.
• Driving initiatives to promote wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement across the workforce.
• Reviewing and developing HR policies, systems, and processes for continuous improvement.

About You

You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of people management and organisational culture. You bring excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the confidence to influence at all levels.

You will ideally have:

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
• Experience across HR operations and employee relations.
• Understanding of Safer Recruitment and safeguarding practices.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to support and deveop a direct report.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills.

Why Join Us

This is more than an HR role; it s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive, values-driven organisation. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues, shaping the experiences of employees and volunteers while contributing to our mission and long-term success.

Hours and Benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Benefits: Flexible working options, 28-days holiday per annum (pro-rated for part-time hours), group pension scheme, life assurance, health cash plan and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters.