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.
* 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)
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