Human Resources Business Partner

Kara Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the care industry is seeking an HR Business Partner in Leicester. The successful candidate will partner with management to implement strategic HR initiatives, manage employee relations, and drive talent management processes. A strong understanding of UK employment law and exceptional communication skills are essential. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting staff who deliver compassionate care.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar strategic HR role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice HR principles.
• Exceptional coaching, influencing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, translating strategy into HR initiatives.
• Manage complex employee relations cases ensuring legally compliant practices.
• Drive effective performance management and talent review processes.

Skills

Coaching

Influencing

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or 7)

Job description

Are you a strategic and empathetic HR professional ready to partner with a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive on driving positive change and providing expert HR guidance within a dynamic environment? We are seeking a proactive and commercially-aware HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our organisation, a leading provider in the care industry. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy and ensuring our most valuable asset—our people—are supported to deliver outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and departmental heads, translating business strategy into tangible HR initiatives that support high-quality care delivery and sustainable growth.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Expertly manage complex employee relations cases, providing coaching and support to managers to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices.
• Performance & Talent Management: Drive and embed effective performance management, talent review, and succession planning processes to develop our future leaders and ensure high standards of care.
• Change Management: Lead and support organisational change, restructuring, and transformation projects with sensitivity and clear communication.
• HR Projects & Initiatives: Design and implement HR projects that enhance employee engagement, well-being, and retention—critical factors in the care sector.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of robust HR policies that reflect best practice and the specific needs of a care environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar strategic HR role, ideally within the care, healthcare, or a related complex, multi-site service industry.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice HR principles.
• Skills: Exceptional coaching, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attitude: A high degree of empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting staff in a demanding but highly rewarding sector.
• Qualifications: CIPD qualification (Level 5 or 7) is highly desirable.

Benefits

We offer more than just a job; you’ll be joining a supportive Head of HR and a team committed to excellence. We provide competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. Most importantly, your work will directly contribute to creating a supportive and thriving environment for the staff who deliver compassionate care every single day.