Care in Mind are a healthcare company providing residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. We have a number of homes operating across the North West and Yorkshire.

About the role

We are now looking for an experienced People/HR Advisor to join our friendly and professional People team for a fixed term period of 1 year to support maternity cover. This is a true generalist role and is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to develop their HR experience in a healthcare environment.

The key elements of your role will include;

• advising on policies and procedures,
• managing an employee relations caseload and providing effective advice and support to managers
• support the team with recruitment, onboarding and training.
• work closely with the Senior People Adviser and People Director to support with employee engagement and deliver and drive new initiatives.
• policy development
• deliver HR training.
• produce excellent MI data to support with HR reporting.
• attend monthly HR surgeries with managers reviewing people data, providing advice and solutions for improvement.
• support with the development and introduction of HR systems ensuring staff are trained and reporting tools are utilised.

About you

• An experienced People/HR Advisor
• Professional membership- CIPD Level 3 qualification
• Desirable to hold or be working towards the completion of the CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Previous experience of managing an ER caseload from start to finish.
• A good knowledge of employment law and best practise and be confident in providing advice.
• Experience of the full recruitment and retention life cycle including advertising, onboarding, and leaver processes.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment would be beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent IT skills- Microsoft Office and ability to produce and analyse data.
• Knowledge and experience of HR software
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and managers.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Resilient and can work under pressure.

Company Benefits

• £31,960.50-£36,348.00 per annum dependent of experience/qualifications
• 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays plus additional day off for your birthday
• Flexible working opportunities
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
• Enhanced company pension and sick pay
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Free on-site parking
• Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
• Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
• Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties, Long service awards)

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.