HR Manager

Position: HR Manager - Health Care Sector

Location: Liverpool
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR operations within the healthcare sector. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with CQC/OFSTED regulations, supporting managers with employee relations, handling recruitment, and driving staff development. You will work autonomously while collaborating with leadership to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide expert HR guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, CQC/OFSTED regulations, and internal HR policies.
• Manage staff-related documentation, including sickness records, grievances, and investigations.
• Support the development and enforcement of HR policies in line with healthcare standards.
• Advise on staff retention strategies and oversee exit interview processes.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Oversee full recruitment processes, from safer recruitment compliance to issuing employment contracts.
• Conduct background checks, right-to-work verification, and reference checks.
• Assist with workforce planning, ensuring appropriate staffing levels in line with CQC requirements.
• Ensure all employment requirements and mandatory training are met before onboarding.

Training & Staff Development

• Coordinate training programs for staff, ensuring compliance with mandatory healthcare training.
• Maintain up-to-date staff training records and support career progression initiatives.
• Develop and deliver HR-related training on topics like safeguarding, compliance, and employee relations.
• Promote wellbeing initiatives to support staff retention and morale.

HR Administration & Strategy

• Maintain and update HR records and systems with high levels of confidentiality.
• Provide HR reports to senior management on staffing levels, turnover, absence rates, and engagement.
• Identify HR process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure the home operates within Children's Homes Quality Standards and Care Standards.

Skills & Experience Required:

CIPD Level 5 or above (Level 7 preferred) or equivalent HR qualification.
4+ years of HR experience, ideally in healthcare, social care, or regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of employment law, safer recruitment, and CQC/OFSTED compliance.
Experience handling employee relations cases in a healthcare setting.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong IT skills (HR software, MS Office - Excel & PowerPoint).
Ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with home managers.

Benefits:

Competitive salary (40,000 - 50,000 per year)
Pension scheme
28 days annual leave
Free parking
Employee wellbeing programs (mental health support, health plans)