HR Manager

Rochmills Group Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Northampton is seeking an experienced HR Manager to partner strategically with senior leadership. The role includes managing employee relations, ensuring compliance with UK employment laws, and overseeing talent acquisition. Candidate should have a minimum of 2 years in HR roles and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. A CIPD qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in an HR Manager or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven experience in managing immigration processes.
• Demonstrated ability in handling complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on workforce planning and cultural transformation.
• Manage employee relations matters including grievances and performance issues.
• Coach managers in HR practices and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Oversee talent acquisition and onboarding processes.

Skills

HR best practices

UK employment law

Employee relations management

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Tools

HRIS

Data reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Hampton Healthcare is one of the leading providers of residential and nursing care for the elderly in the region with Burlington Court, in Northampton, boasting an “Outstanding” CQC rating since 2016 and “Good” across the rest of the Group.

Responsibilities

• Be a strategic partner to senior leadership, advising on workforce planning, change initiatives and cultural transformation.
• Manage all employee relations matters including grievances, capabilities, disciplinaries and performance issues.
• Coach and support managers in applying HR practices and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development.
• Maintain employee relations, compliance and HR operations and systems.
• Manage policy & process management, absence management and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
• Manage HR systems and ensure data integrity.
• Oversee all aspects of immigration compliance including sponsorship, visa renewals, right‑to‑work checks and maintain audit‑ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR Manager or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience managing immigration processes, including sponsorship and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS and data reporting tools.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (pool car may be available).
• Satisfactory DBS Check and where applicable a check against the DBS First List.

Desired

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in the care sector or regulated environments.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• Familiarity with CQC and UKVI compliance requirements.