HR Manager

Routes Healthcare; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,568 - 43,472; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Bonus package based on performance

Friendly workplace

Job summary

Routes Healthcare in Rochdale is seeking an HR Manager who will oversee daily HR operations and lead employee relations within the team. You will support performance management processes and ensure compliance with UK employment law.

The ideal candidate will have at least CIPD Level 5 certification, a strong HR management background, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £39,520 and a range of benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in HR management, ideally within healthcare or social care.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters with diplomacy and discretion.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily HR operations including employee relations, onboarding, and policy implementation.
• Managing grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution fairly and consistently.
• Supporting the performance management process, including appraisals and development planning.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 or above

HR management track record

Knowledge of UK employment law

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's degree in HR or Organisational Psychology

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £39,520

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Do you have a passion for people and a talent for building cultures where everyone can thrive? You will play a pivotal role in supporting our Head of HR to lead the Human Resources function - championing employee relations, compliance, and the development of our incredible internal workforce.

About Us

Routes is an incredible team of people from all walks of life, working together with one shared goal: we care about making a difference for our clients and for our workers.

For the last 15 years at Routes, we have delivered high standards of care that puts people\'s wants and needs at the heart of it, and lets people live the way they choose in the comfort of their home.

If this sounds like a company you would like to be part of, we are already on to a winner. We want to help you flourish in your career — Routes provides the tools so you can focus on what truly matters: our people.

What does this mean?

• Centralised support teams to help keep things running smoothly in the background — HR, Payroll, Quality and Marketing to name a few.
• In-house recruitment to ensure you have the staff you need. We pride ourselves on recruiting our own people to deliver our services with zero agency use.
• Routes Academy, which means the team is highly trained and provides opportunities for you and our healthcare workers to progress your careers.
• Recently rolled out Digital Care Plans to improve operational efficiency.
• In-house IT support to help with IT needs.

Benefits

• Wellbeing and financial support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 25 days holiday, additional bank holiday leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme for future savings
• Competitive salary plus an attractive bonus package based on service performance
• Fun, friendly and supportive workplace
• Buy and sell holiday scheme

What we're looking for

• CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent experience in a senior HR role
• A proven track record in HR management, ideally within healthcare or social care
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters with diplomacy and discretion
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
• A data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A master\'s degree in HR or Organisational Psychology would be a big bonus

Your Typical Day To Day Will Include

• Overseeing daily HR operations including employee relations, onboarding, and policy implementation
• Managing grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution fairly and consistently
• Supporting the performance management process, including appraisals and development planning
• Identifying training needs and implementing targeted development programmes
• Ensuring compliance with UK employment law, sponsorship regulations, and industry standards
• Supporting the development of competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Mentoring and developing the HR team to deliver a high-quality service

This could be the start of an incredible journey together, helping shape the culture of an organisation that is truly changing lives every day. We look forward to hearing from you!