We're looking for two experienced and dynamic individuals to join the Oakland Care People Team as HR Business Partners! Our ideal candidates will be generalist HR professionals, providing advice and support in all areas of People Management - from Employee Relations to Wellbeing. You will also work with the Director of People and Organisational Development to ensure the successful delivery of the People Strategy. In return, you'll be offered access to great employee benefits– making this a truly unique opportunity.

• We have vacancies for 2 roles due to a restructure within the team. 1 x full time (40 hours a week) and 1 x part time (35 hours a week spread over 5 days).
• The roles will cover Homes in London and the Southeast with the expectation that you will be on site at each home in your region at least once a week.

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement, (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Professional membership fees paid.

And much more……….

Location: Regional role – on site at each home once a week. (Travel expenses paid)

Hours: 35 hours a week spread over 5 days - 3 homes are in Hastings, Eastbourne and Kent.

Salary Pay: £39.375 Per annum (pro rata) plus £3,000 car allowance. (FTE is £45,000)

Contract: Permanent

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Essential

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a HR Business Partner role or a similar HR Generalist level role.
• Knowledge of HR policies and processes.
• Minimum CIPD qualified level 5 or higher or proven level of experience gained.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Manage Employee Relations casework including absence management, capability and performance in partnership with local Home Management teams.
• Support managers to complete paperwork in relation to all ER cases, including investigation reports, dismissal letters, appeals and grievances.
• Oversee and manage HR Compliance Audits across all homes and provide concise advice as necessary to General Managers and Business Administrators.
• Collaborate with the Director of People and Organisational Development to develop and update existing policies and procedures and assist with the introduction of new or revised HR policies.
• Meet with key stakeholders to discuss people challenges and provide advice as required.
• Support the Head of L&D with talent review meetings and succession planning.
• Coach and provide guidance to key stakeholders to improve business efficiency as required.
• Manage and complete the payroll administration for Head Office employees.
• Manage projects to support the People strategy and ensure these are implemented effectively at local home management level
• Lead and manage the company Wellbeing including Wellbeing Champions across all sites and provide updates as required.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!