HR Manager

North Harrow, United Kingdom Posted on 07/01/2026

Are you an experienced HR leader with a strong background in the care sector? Do you combine commercial awareness with compassion, ensuring both regulatory compliance and a positive workplace culture?

We are seeking a dedicated HR Manager to lead and strengthen people strategy across a growing portfolio of care services. This is a pivotal leadership role, ideal for a confident HR professional who understands the complexities of social care and is passionate about supporting teams who deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

The Role:

Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across residential, nursing and specialist care services, ensuring workforce stability, regulatory compliance and a values driven culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a robust HR strategy aligned to care sector regulations and best practice
• Provide expert guidance on employment law, ER casework, disciplinaries, grievances and performance management
• Oversee safer recruitment processes in line with CQC standards and safeguarding requirements
• Drive workforce planning, retention strategies and succession planning
• Support Registered Managers and senior leaders with complex people matters
• Develop policies and procedures compliant with employment legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Monitor HR metrics including turnover, absence, and agency usage to improve operational efficiency
• Lead training, development and leadership initiatives to enhance service performance
• Promote a positive, inclusive and compassionate workplace culture

Qualifications:

• Proven HR management experience within the care sector (residential, nursing or specialist services)
• Strong working knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory expectations
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience supporting multi site operations
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior level

This is an excellent opportunity for an established HR professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in adult social care while contributing to sustainable organisational growth.

If you are ready to lead with integrity, professionalism and compassion, we welcome your application.