HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner
Penrith – Cumbria
Permanent
Full time - hybrid working offered
Salary £42,000 – £45,000 plus exceptional benefits
  
** This role will require travel; therefore, a car driver is essential **
  
Our client is a well-established company in the care industry looking to appoint an HR Business Partner to join their growing team. This role will play a pivotal part in collaborating with managers and leaders to provide HR guidance and support.

Driving performance, engagement, and organisational success across various functions, you’ll become a trusted advisor, guiding and coaching stakeholders to lead high-performing teams whilst aligning People strategies with organisation objectives.
Key responsibilities of the HR Business Partner:
Provide HR solutions aligned with organisational goals to promote talent development, succession planning, key employee retention, and cultivate a diverse workforce and talent pipeline.
Responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle, collaborating closely with relevant specialists in the broader HR team to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices in HR.
Collaborate with assigned stakeholders to offer clear, practical advice, guidance, and coaching on employment policies. Understand the commercial risks linked to ER cases and make recommendations based on business risk.
Handle complex ER issues to successful resolution in accordance with best practices and UK employment law compliance.
Proactively collaborate with stakeholders to address HR-related concerns such as absence.
-You will work with stakeholders to co-create an HR plan for each designated service and business area under your responsibility.
Lead and support HR change initiatives, ensuring appropriate attention is given to key business projects and priorities assigned to you.   
Key requirements for the HR Business Partner:
CIPD level 7 qualification (or equivalent).
It is essential that you are an experienced HR professional and have worked at the HR Business Partner level previously and have gained exposure to both strategic and operational HR.
UK employment law knowledge
Extensive HR generalist background including the full Employee Lifecycle.
Ability to analyse data to build recommendations and decisions.
Proven track record of building strong and credible relationships with stakeholders.
Able to influence and challenge constructively and confidently in the face of opposition.   
Key Benefits for the HR Business Partner:
33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Additional leave: at 2 years and 5 years’ service.
Referral bonus, Company pension, Monthly awards,
Wellbeing program including Private Medical Insurance, a cash back healthcare plan that offers discounts on optical, dental, and a range of complementary therapies; 24/7 access to a virtual GP, and other lifestyle apps to support your wellbeing and discounted gym memberships.
Life Assurance: of 2 times annual salary.
Discounts: A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses following feedback from our employees.   
If you are interested in this HR Business Partner position and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston or Anna Glapiak.
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role