Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner

Location:

Heaton Mersey, Stockport

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Salary Details:

50 - 55k per annum, DOE, plus car allowance


We are looking for a self-motivated and organised Human Resources Business Partner to join us as part of the Specialist Services Division with The Caretech Group.


The CareTech Group; established in 1994, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK.


As HR Business Partner, you will partner closely with the Performance Director and key stakeholders across our Specialist Services Division to provide pragmatic, impartial and consistent HR advice in line with policies, procedures and legal requirements. You will have a solid understanding of UK Employment Law and be comfortable communicating to all levels of seniority.


A driving licence is essential for this role as the job holder is required to spend time in the services and attending meetings across the UK, which involves some overnight stays as required.


The successful candidate is required to have previous experience in an Adult Care Environment with strong strategic and commercial awareness.

Rewards & Benefits:

250 Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Annual Leave Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career Free DBS Check Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants Free on-site parking

The Job Role:

You will undertake a variety of projects such as staff surveys, engagement, wellbeing, HR process and procedure. This role will hold a generalist remit including employee relations, succession, restructuring, harmonization, TUPE as well as other HR projects. You will work closely with and develop strong relationships with other support functions such as Recruitment, Learning & Development, Finance, Payroll & IT. You will work closely with the Head of HR and Performance Director.

Accountabilities:

Using experience, skills and knowledge of the HR profession to make an impact in key areas such as change management, employee engagement and talent analytics; Line Management of an HR Officer based out of the Stockport regional office Senior ER Casework - to provide professional and legislatively compliant advice on Human Resources issues, and support managers where appropriate on disciplinary, grievance, capability and harassment and discrimination cases using a problem-solving approach and ensuring risks are flagged to the Head of HR and Performance Director; Where required attend and chair formal meetings; Undertake the lead for employment tribunals for your services and liaise with ACAS on early conciliation; Provide HR presence at relevant Governance / Operational meetings; Provide monthly HR stats to the Board; To keep abreast of developments in employment legislation and case law and ensure that managers are appropriately briefed on relevant changes and new legislation;

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager.

Requirements for the role:

The successful candidate for the role of Human Resources Business Partner will have:


Previous experience in an Adult Care environment; Knowledge and understanding of Adult safeguarding principles and protocols Driving license --the job holder is required to spend time in the services and attending meetings at various offices, not all of which are easily accessed on public transport; The ability to travel across the UK which involves some overnight stays as required. Strong strategic and commercial awareness; The ability to work autonomously; Relevant knowledge and experience within a strategic HR position; A sharp intellect, well developed communication and problem-solving skills; Demonstrated capability at delivering and sustaining change. CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable*
Experience in commercial business is desirable*






CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader".


Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.


Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.


Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010


The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn't require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.