James Andrews are delighted to be partnering with a PE-backed social care provider seeking to appoint a HR Business Partner on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

Based in Lincolnshire with hybrid working (3 days from home per week), this full-time role offers a competitive package of £65,000 per annum, alongside a range of attractive benefits.

Reporting to the Group HR Director and sitting as a part of the Senior Leadership Team, the role plays a pivotal role in aligning business objectives with employees and management across a designated business area within the Group Division.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Reviewing, developing, and implementing HR policies and procedures in line with current employment law, organisational strategy, and best practice

• Monitoring legislative changes and ensure policies and HR practices remain compliant and up to date

• Working with stakeholders to embed HR policies consistently across the business

• Championing a culture of fairness, equity, and compliance in all people-related processes

• Managing and advise on a wide range of employee relations issues, from informal resolution to formal casework including grievances, disciplinary, capability, and absence management

• Taking ownership of complex and high-risk ER cases, ensuring timely and legally compliant resolution

• Supporting managers in applying policies effectively and fairly, providing coaching, documentation, and guidance

• Acting as a trusted sounding board for HR colleagues, managers, and leaders on sensitive or complex people matters

• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand business needs and provide strategic and operational HR advice

• Contributing to the development of the people strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business goals

Experience required:

• Sector experience within either clinical care, housing related support or social care

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar HR role, including handling complex ER cases

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Experience reviewing, writing, and implementing HR policies and procedures

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust

• Ability to work independently and handle a busy, varied workload across both strategic and operational areas

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Health cash plan

• Company Pension

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Flexible hours offered)

• Home working 3 days per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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