About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available at Maria Mallaband Care Group for a People Business Partner to join the team on a fixed terms basis
We are currently recruiting for a an experienced, proactive, and forward-thinking HR professional who will be responsible for providing advice, support and guidance to our leadership teams on all People related matters while maintaining an appropriate balance between strategic and operational working.
This is a regional role supporting approximately 11 care homes and will suit somebody based around the Milton Keynes / Buckingham area who is happy to travel to central London as and when required, Due to the travel involved a car allowance is included in the package.
Key Tasks:
1. To coach, guide and support leadership teams within the assigned group of homes with all people related activities to enable appropriate people decisions
2. To contribute towards the development of the Company’s People Plan, driving its implementation within the regions/homes
3. To be an ambassador for driving cultural change, engagement and retention initiatives, and the Company’s purpose, pillars and values
4. To work in partnership with the ER Team and the assigned group of homes to resolve all Employee Relations related activities whilst mitigating business risks
5. To support the ER, Talent and Pay and Reward Teams with People Policies and Procedures, making suggestions for improvements based on feedback and experience of delivery
6. To identify internal and external trends, monitoring people metrics and best practice, to influence business decisions and drive continuous improvement
7. To work with the wider HR teams on the development of local succession and talent plans, agreeing actions to support its implementation
8. To manage, coach and develop the People and Development Leads in order to ensure the effective delivery of the Company’s People Plan across the assigned group of homes
About you:
9. Relevant experience within a generalist HR/People position driving change across an assigned business area
10. CIPD qualified or qualified by experience
11. Proven application of current Employment Law practices
12. Demonstrable experience on supporting with complex ER issues
13. Demonstrate the ability to lead and advise on cultural change.
14. An understanding of requirements of working within a regulated environment
15. Experience of delivering training and people related projects
This role will be eligible for a variety of benefits, including:
16. Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
17. Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers (supermarkets, High Street etc), leisure providers, hospitality etc. Online and instore discounts
18. Pension Scheme with Royal London
19. Personal car leases via salary sacrifice*/**
20. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
21. Holiday Flex – purchase additional holiday**
22. Flexible working patterns
23. Cycle to work scheme*/**
24. Service recognition
25. Training support and development opportunities
26. Employee Assistance Programme
27. Wellbeing support
28. Discounted gym membership
29. Eligible for a Blue Light Card
30. Subsidised BHSF Sick Pay Cover
31. BHSF, Life Cover, Cancer Cover, Personal Accident Cover
32. Concerts for Carers
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage