About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As an HR Business Partner at Barchester, you'll deliver a professional, business-focused HR service that meets the needs and KPIs of three regions this will encompass around 30 care homes. Your role will involve working closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to support them across all aspects of employee relations and engagement. With operational excellence front of mind, you'll provide support in person, over the phone, via email, and through coaching, training and mediation. One of your key focuses as an HR Business Partner at Barchester will be providing your regions with employee absence and turnover analysis, before developing, agreeing and monitoring action plans. We'll need you to support the management of high-risk cases that could include disciplinaries and appeals, and any litigation matters. Your remit will also include delivering inductions for managers in your region, HR-related training and Employee Services briefings and presentations. Across everything you do, you'll look to develop and maintain excellent working relationships so that you can develop seamless processes and the most robust solutions.
Main duties of the job ABOUT THE ROLE As an HR Business Partner at Barchester, you'll deliver a professional, business-focused HR service that meets the needs and KPIs of three regions which will encompass around 30 care homes. Your role will involve working closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to support them across all aspects of employee relations and engagement. You will provide support in person, over the phone, via email, and through coaching, training, and mediation. A key focus will be providing your regions with employee absence and turnover analysis, before developing, agreeing and monitoring action plans. You will support the management of high-risk cases like disciplinaries and appeals, and any litigation matters. Your remit will also include delivering inductions for managers, HR-related training, and Employee Services briefings and presentations, ensuring seamless processes and robust solutions.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK provider of care homes, boasting over three decades of experience in offering high-quality care services. Known for their commitment to delivering exceptional levels of care and satisfaction for their residents, Barchester has grown to include a large number of care homes across the country. They focus on ensuring their facilities provide the best environment possible to enhance the quality of life for their residents. Barchester's approach is centered around providing personalized care plans that accommodate the needs of each individual in their care. With a strong dedication to employee development and professional growth, Barchester offers an environment that is both nurturing and supportive. Employees at Barchester are encouraged to leverage their skills to provide quality care and maintain high standards, ensuring that the values of dedication and respect are upheld across all levels of the organization.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs an HR Business Partner at Barchester, you'll deliver a professional, business-focused HR service that meets the needs and KPIs of three regions this will encompass around 30 care homes. Your role will involve working closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to support them across all aspects of employee relations and engagement. With operational excellence front of mind, you'll provide support in person, over the phone, via email, and through coaching, training and mediation.
One of your key focuses as an HR Business Partner at Barchester will be providing your regions with employee absence and turnover analysis, before developing, agreeing and monitoring action plans. We'll need you to support the management of high-risk cases that could include disciplinaries and appeals, and any litigation matters. Your remit will also include delivering inductions for managers in your region, HR-related training and Employee Services briefings and presentations. Across everything you do, you'll look to develop and maintain excellent working relationships so that you can develop seamless processes and the most robust solutions.
ABOUT YOU We're looking for an HR Business Partner with solid experience in a similar role. If you have a relevant professional qualification, this would be ideal we'd certainly like to see a through working knowledge and application of employment legislation. You'll be someone who enjoys tackling a varied workload and you'll be adept at both written and verbal communication. A great communicator, collaborator and problem solver, you're always committed to delivering the highest standards in everything you do. Travel across the three regions is required, so flexibility is important.
REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you great benefits which would include: a bonus, contribution pension scheme, and free training and development. You'll also have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.
If you'd like to use your enhanced your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
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Qualifications Essential
We're looking for an HR Business Partner with solid experience in a similar role. A relevant professional qualification would be ideal, particularly if it includes a thorough knowledge and application of employment legislation. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, alongside problem-solving abilities, are essential for the role. Candidates will need to be flexible with travel across three regions. Passion for high standards and the ability to tackle a varied workload in a dynamic setting is required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Ashington
NE63 9AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)