HR Manager - 4 months FTC

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to lifestyle savings

Free online counselling

Discounted gym membership

25 days holiday

Flexible working options

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gloucester is seeking a proactive HR Manager for a 4-month fixed-term contract to ensure compliance with employment regulations and to support current staff. The ideal candidate will manage employee grievances and conflicts while enhancing HR practices. Experience in Health & Social Care and UK Employment Law is required, alongside a CIPD qualification. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including training and wellness support.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices.
• Proven experience improving HR initiatives and enhancing staff morale.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with employment regulations and company policies.
• Manage employee grievances and conflicts.
• Set up and grow the HR department.

Skills

Managing ER cases

UK Employment Law

Coaching line managers

HR policies knowledge

Social interaction

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

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Pay Range

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing provides pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Location: Gloucester

Contract: 4 Month FTC, December – April

Shift Patterns: Monday – Friday

Unfortunately we do not currently offer sponsorship.

Lead with Purpose. Thrive with Us.

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in people’s lives while advancing your career with an award‑winning organisation?

At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we’re passionate about delivering outstanding, person‑centred care to vulnerable adults with complex needs. Our work changes lives – and we’re proud to be recognised for it:

• Culture and Diversity Award - 2023
• Best Place to Work in Gloucestershire - 2022
• Care Employer of the Year – 2024
• Winner of Excellence in Social Care Training Award – 2024
• The Employer Award (Independent) at National Learning Disabilities and Autism awards – 2025

Join a team that values compassion, innovation, and professional development. We offer a supportive environment, competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits designed to help you flourish – both in your career and personal life.

What will the HR Manager role look like for you?

We are looking for a 4‑month cover to help with the smooth running of Prosperity Care & Wellbeing by ensuring that all company processes are compliant with employment regulations and that everyone acts in line with company policies. A large part of the job involves supporting current staff by dealing with employee grievances or conflicts, managing sickness, updating policies and procedures, upskilling our managers and everything related.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to set up and grow the HR department for the business, bringing your amazing ideas to fruition. This is an ever‑evolving role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with several different departments within the business and play a vital part in the progression of the company and the department. You will have the voice to input ideas in any area of the business that will be valued and listened to.

What we are looking for in a HR Manager

The ideal candidate for this role will have excellent interpersonal skills and should enjoy social interaction. You should have a good understanding of business functions, strategic thinking, and good organisational skills. You will have experience improving HR initiatives, enhancing staff morale, contributing to attaining business goals, and promoting good HR practices.

This role will be suited to a proactive and passionate person who thrives in a busy environment. You will be the first in HR which leaves the opportunity for not only progression but for you to really make this department your own.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Confident managing and resolving ER cases
• Strong understanding of UK Employment Law
• CIPD qualification would be advantageous
• Knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices
• Experience of working within Health & Social Care is advantageous
• Proven ability to coach and develop line managers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Have a zero tolerance of abuse or discrimination
• Experience in Overseas Recruitment is advantageous

Why Choose Prosperity Care & Wellbeing?

We believe that when you care for your team, they can care better for others. That’s why we offer:

• A thorough induction and ongoing training
• Access to Vivup for lifestyle savings, cycle‑to‑work, electronics scheme, and more
• Free online counselling and GP services
• Discounted gym membership (The Gym, Gloucester Quays)
• Free parking and flexible working options
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by us
• 25 days holiday including bank holidays
• Sick pay

*T&C's apply based on contract

Equal Opportunities

Winners of Diversity and Inclusion Award 2023!

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from diverse individuals. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – we’re an accessible place to work. We're driven by inclusivity and celebrate individuality.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check.