Job description
We are currently recruiting for a 6 month fixed term Human Resource Business Partner to cover the North area. As the HR Business Partner, you will support a group of regional managers covering a geographic area of homes and support functions.
The role will be a visible presence in the homes where they will support the home manager and heads of department in managing labour costs and risk, in particular through managing suspension cases, reducing labour turnover and temporary agency usage and reducing absences
This is a regional role, and will be part of a team covering predominantly the North, North East and Scotland.
As a Regional HRBP, you will:
- Responsible for all people related issues in a defined region as the lead point of contact for a group of regional and home managers.
- To build robust and credible relationships across the region, maintaining an in-depth understanding of the business and wider sector challenges to enable effective support to the business from a HR perspective
- Act as the subject matter expert in all areas of responsibility including grievance and disciplinary matters, absence management, retention and performance management, effectively managing risk to the business.
- Provide managers with advice and guidance on individual cases and oversee an outcome in a timely manner, providing pragmatic solutions escalating complex or sensitive issues to the Senior HR Business Partner.
- Support and guide managers in relation to all HR processes and practices e.g. performance management.
- Develop a thorough understanding of business plans and workforce requirements to assist home managers with the planning and deployment of colleagues across all staffing groups, resulting in high quality and efficient services for residents.
- Take ownership and responsibility for the Home Manager induction, coordinating the support functions visits.
- Assist with the design and delivery of HR training to operational colleagues (including but not limited to investigations, disciplinary, absence management and performance management) to equip them with the skills and knowledge in resolving people issues.
- Through succession planning sessions, talent reviews and retention initiatives, support the business in identifying, engaging and retaining top talent
Selection Criteria:
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with operational and businesses colleagues
- Manage conflict and deescalate situations
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Taking accountability and ownership of issues
- Problem solve issues and provide practical solutions
- Ability to lead by example and demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, ethics and dependability
- CIPD qualified
- Healthcare experience is desirable.
- Experience from other fast-paced industries will be considered.
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
- £45,000 per annum salary
- Pro rata of 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Car Allowance (£5,300)
- Mileage and overnight stay expenses covered.
- Access to excellent training
- Career development opportunities
- Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
- Free onsite parking
- NEST work place pension contributions