My client is a UK-based provider of residential and supported living services for adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. The organisation has grown significantly and continues to invest in its workforce through pay alignment, staff recognition programmes, and leadership development, all while fostering strong community engagement and resident well-being. Due to exciting growth plans across the north, they are looking to recruit an ambitious Head of HR with the capability and desire to develop with the business as it scales.

The Role;

This role reports directly in to the MD and will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decisions within a supportive, close-knit group. Focused on the North region, it requires strong on-site presence to drive regional growth across locations such as Nottingham, Sandbach, Crewe & Stoke. The successful candidate will lead a refresh of the 3-year people strategy, aligning it with business goals whilst bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Leadership team: Work closely with the Senior Management Team to support growth plans and upskill leaders across the north whilst embedding leadership development programmes.
• Lead Recruitment & Onboarding: Oversee the recruitment process from advertising roles and liaising with the marketing team to coordinating interviews, issuing contracts, and ensuring full compliance with pre-employment checks (e.g., DBS, right to work, references).
• Ensure HR Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate employee records in the HR system, including absence, training, and induction tracking, as well as DBS compliance and contract changes
• Develop Induction & Retention Strategies: Create a group-wide induction programme and launch a retention strategy that includes meaningful staff benefits.
• Support HR Compliance & Best Practice: Regularly review and update HR policies in line with legislation and CQC guidance. Provide insights and data to SLT and external bodies as required.

The Ideal Candidate;

We are seeking an ambitious, driven HR professional to lead the People agenda across the North region, aligning with and supporting the region’s growth strategy. This role offers a rare opportunity for someone ready to step up and grow with the business, be an active member of a supportive leadership team and help shape the future of our people strategy across the region in the next exciting phase of growth. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate at both hands-on and HR leadership level
• Ambitious CIPD qualified professional who is keen to make an impact and develop their career.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of operational challenges in the care sector or similar environments
• Confident, resilient, and thrives in dynamic, sometimes demanding environments.
• Brings empathy, clear communication, and strong influencing skills
• A background in social care, health sector or other similar sectors with a safeguarding focus.
• Hybrid working is available however the successful candidate must be willing and able to travel across sites in the Midlands/Cheshire region.
• Experience of managing a small team would be advantageous.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Health and Human Services

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