Human Resources Business Partner

Care South; Poole; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Care South is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to deliver proactive, operational HR support across our portfolio. You will work with managers and the HR team to develop capability and support organisational objectives.

Reporting to the Director of HR and Training, you will support managers across multiple sites, driving people initiatives and ensuring policy compliance. Travel across the Care South portfolio is required.

Qualifications

• MCIPD/FCIPD qualification or equivalent
• Strong HR generalist experience in a multi-site setting
• Good understanding of employment law and practical application
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Coach and guide managers on people matters and HR policies
• Drive performance, capability and talent initiatives across the portfolio
• Manage employee relations and performance management caseload
• Support HR strategy, reward programmes and training delivery
• Review and update HR policies and procedures
• Analyse people data to provide insights for decision making
• Build relationships with external organisations and represent Care South at events

Skills

MCIPD/FCIPD

HR generalist

Employment law

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

MCIPD/FCIPD qualification

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Care South!

Role: HR Business Partner

Pay: £50,000 per annum (DOE) plus car allowance and mileage

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Field-based, with regular travel across the portfolio

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to join Care South and deliver a proactive, operational support-focused HR service across our portfolio. Working in partnership with operational managers and the wider HR Team, you will play a key role in supporting our people, developing management capability and helping to achieve our organisational objectives.

You will be joining a leading not-for-profit charity providing high-quality Residential Care, Care at Home and Assisted Living services. Care South is one of the Top 20 care companies, as rated on carehome.co.uk, based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends, endorsing our strong reputation in providing high quality care.

Reporting to the Director of HR and Training, you will work closely with the Executive Team, Regional Operations Managers, Registered Care Home Managers, Care at Home Managers and colleagues across the HR Team to deliver a proactive, operational support-focused HR service and support the achievement of organisational and departmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and guide managers, providing subject matter expertise on all people matters, organisational change and the interpretation of HR policies and procedures.


• Proactively drive initiatives to improve performance, capability and talent across the organisation.


• Manage a varied employee relations and performance management caseload.


• Support the Director of HR and Training in driving reward and recognition programmes.


• Design and deliver HR training and development to management teams.


• Review, develop and update HR policies and procedures.


• Analyse and interpret people data to provide meaningful insights and support informed decision-making.


• Build and maintain relationships with external organisations and represent Care South at relevant promotional and networking events where required.


• Support the Director of HR and Training with organisational people initiatives and undertake any other duties reasonably required.

About You

• MCIPD / FCIPD qualified.


• A HR generalist with experience gained within the care sector or another multi-site, 24/7 operational environment.


• Thorough knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply it in a practical, solution-focused way.


• A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to balance organisational needs with practical HR solutions.


• Excellent knowledge of HR practices, policies and procedures across the employee lifecycle.


• Experience of supporting organisational change and driving positive people outcomes within a multi-site operational environment.


• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.


• A role model who demonstrates and promotes Care South's HEART values in all aspects of their work.


• Able to work effectively as part of the wider HR Team and build collaborative relationships across the organisation.


• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.


• Able to effectively prioritise a varied workload and meet competing deadlines.


• Committed to continuous learning, professional development and sharing best practice.


• A proactive, resilient and adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.


• Able to work independently, using sound judgement with excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.


• Proficient in the use of HR systems together with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.


• Able to travel across the Care South portfolio.

Your Rewards and Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career, and we celebrate our colleagues every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn't on owners or shareholders - it's firmly on those in our care and those who care for them. We are continually looking for ways to enhance the reward and recognition of our amazing Care South team.

Our current benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary.


• Car allowance.


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Contributory pension scheme.


• Life Assurance.


• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.


• Paid induction and ongoing training.


• Career development and progression opportunities.


• Blue Light Card and online retail discounts.


• Free Enhanced DBS check.


• Employee referral bonus scheme.


• Staff Association.


• Annual Care South Stars Awards.

What You Need to Know

• You must be aged 18 or over.


• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.


• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.


• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the travel requirements of the role.


• Own car, and regular travel across the Care South portfolio is required.

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website:http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202712448.