HR Manager | Elderly Residential & Nursing Homes

Location: South East England | Hybrid

Salary & Benefits: Up to £90,000 per annum plus bonus

About the Client

Our client is a small, family-run group providing residential and nursing care for the elderly across the South East. Guided by strong values, they are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that prioritises the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of every resident.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the full employee lifecycle across the group. You will be instrumental in shaping the people strategy, implementing a robust HR framework, and ensuring that the company’s values are embedded

across all teams. This role also oversees training and development, ensuring compliance, performance, and engagement across the organisation.

You will work closely with senior leadership to embed talent into the company culture, manage payroll, and drive initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise management on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary matters
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with employment law, GDPR, and CQC regulations
• Oversee training and development programs to ensure compliance, workforce capability, and alignment with company values
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives
• Monitor workforce metrics including attendance, performance, and retention
• Oversee employee perks, benefits, and engagement programs
• Maintain HR systems and reporting, producing accurate and timely management packs
• Ensure HR compliance with regulatory and organisational standards

Skills & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 or above
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR, ideally within healthcare or elderly care
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, GDPR, and CQC regulations
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, and HR policy development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to manage a diverse, partly remote workforce
• A values-driven mindset with experience embedding culture and values in a team

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in a values-driven, family-run elderly care organisation, working alongside a team dedicated to delivering exceptional residential and nursing care.

Applications

If you are a compassionate and committed HR leader seeking a role within a growing and quality focused, family-run organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Gareth Guyll at Compass Associates on 02394 417 100, or email your CV to gguyll@compassltd.co.uk for a confidential discussion.

Referrals

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