Regional HR Manager

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Job description

37.5 hours/week

Home based with regular travel across the North East region

*Are you a progressive and dynamic HR Business Partner looking for your next challenge?*

In 1995 we opened our first location for people with complex needs. Over 25 years later and we've grown to become the UK's largest supported living specialist, and are proud to help almost 5,000 people to live more fulfilling, independent lives.

The role

Our aim is to make working at Lifeways Group a great experience. Our HR colleagues play a vital role in helping our people and organisation succeed by working in partnership to create a person-centred culture which supports our vision and ambitions.
* Reporting to our Group HR Director, we're looking for a resilient HR Business Partner with exceptional ER knowledge who is experienced in dealing with complex investigations.
* Supporting our operational colleagues across the North East region you'll provide a proactive service through coaching the teams to develop their HR skill set and execute organisational strategies focused on talent management, resource planning, diversity & inclusion, employee engagement, performance management and organisational effectiveness.
* We'll need you to establish and maintain a positive employee relations climate across the region and work with operational management colleagues to develop and implement appropriate employee engagement initiatives in accordance with Group strategy and objectives.

About you
* Focused on delivering results with strong commercial acumen in a multi-site environment
* Experienced in complex and high volume employee relations with an understanding of TUPE and change management
* Sound knowledge of employment law including employee relations procedures and processes such as employment tribunals, disability, diversity and equal opportunities
* Driving licence and your own car is essential
* CIPD Certificate Level 5 qualified or equivalent
* Credibility and the ability to work well under pressure, and to prioritise

At Lifeways we value our colleagues and work hard to develop their skills through the provision of training and support. We are expanding and so there are real opportunities for career development.

If you feel ready for a change and are looking to take on a new challenge in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you!

The Lifeways Group is an equal opportunities employer and is regulated by CQC in England, CIW in Wales and CI in Scotland.

LWGHO

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £52,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Store discounts
* Wellness programmes
* Work from home
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Mandatory vaccines in care homes have now been approved and will become a requirement from 11th November 2021. Applicants who have not had either vaccine will need to have their 1st one by 16th September in order to be fully vaccinated by this date.

Work remotely:
* Yes