Job Description

HR Advisor

10 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Based in Stockport / Hybrid Working

Choose to live life in Colour by working at Borough Care where we believe that everyone should be encouraged and supported to live their best possible life.

About the role

As HR Advisor you'll provide dedicated HR support to a portfolio of homes. Working as part of a friendly, proactive HR team you'll provide advice and support on all people related matters. You will be responsible for:


Using your expert HR and employment law knowledge to provide clear advice. Supporting managers on complex casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance. Overseeing recruitment activity ensuring timely completion and the most effective selection processes. Building credible relationships with managers to enable a thorough understanding of operational challenges. Analysing and presenting HR metrics to identify key people issues and solutions. Supporting the delivery of the people strategy by implementing a range of HR initiatives.

About you

You will be available to start within the next month. We are looking for a personable HR professional who is passionate about HR and providing a great service. You will already have proven experience of working as either an ER Advisor or an HR Advisor and managing a high-volume ER case load. Up-to-date employment law knowledge, the ability to persuade and influence and provide pragmatic advice and solutions are key. A CIPD Level 5 qualification and also a driving licence is required as there will be occasional travel to our Staffordshire homes.

About us

We have 12 residential care homes across Stockport and Staffordshire and continue to grow. For almost 30 years we have worked with amazing people every day. From those who live at Borough Care homes and their families, to our care home staff and our head office team, we are all united in our aspiration to live life in colour. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus money into the services we offer, to serve the best interests of our residents and their families.

What's on offer

A competitive salary, 30 days holiday plus your birthday off after 1 years' service, development opportunities, a ccess to My Hub, with a range of discounts for high street shops, supermarkets and restaurants and a wellbeing programme including free counselling and financial services.