People Business Partner – Atlas Real Estate Agency
We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and forward‑thinking HR professional to support approximately 12 care homes across the Sunderland/County Durham area. The role involves providing strategic advice and operational support to leadership teams while balancing HR functions across the region. A car allowance is included to support the travel required.
Key Responsibilities
* Coach and guide leadership teams on all people‑related activities to enable effective people decisions.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of the Company’s People Plan within the regions/homes.
* Act as an ambassador for cultural change, engagement, and retention initiatives, supporting the Company’s purpose, pillars, and values.
* Partner with the ER Team to resolve Employee Relations activities and mitigate business risks.
* Support ER, Talent, Pay, and Reward Teams with People Policies and Procedures, providing improvement suggestions based on feedback.
* Identify internal and external trends, monitor people metrics and best practice to influence business decisions and drive continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with wider HR teams to develop local succession & talent plans and agree on actions for implementation.
* Manage, coach, and develop the People and Development Leads, ensuring effective delivery of the People Plan across the group of homes.
Qualifications
* Relevant experience within a generalist HR/People role driving change across an assigned business area.
* CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
* Proven application of current Employment Law practices.
* Demonstrable support for complex Employee Relations issues.
* Ability to lead and advise on cultural change.
* Understanding of regulations within a regulated environment.
* Experience delivering training and people‑related projects.
Benefits
* Simply Health – company‑funded health benefits with cashback and 24/7 virtual GP access.
* Discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, and hospitality through the benefits platform.
* Pension scheme with Royal London.
* Personal car leases via salary sacrifice.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Holiday Flex – purchase additional holiday.
* Flexible working patterns.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Service recognition.
* Training support and development opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Wellbeing support.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Eligible for a Blue Light Card.
* Subsidised BHSF sick pay cover.
* BHSF, Life Cover, Cancer Cover, Personal Accident Cover.
* Concerts for Carers.
* Benefits become available after a 12‑week probationary period.
* Benefits subject to deduction not taking colleague below the National Living Wage.
Location: Sunderland / County Durham region. Car allowance included for travel.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Human Resources.
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