Barchester Healthcare

HR Business Partner

The closing date is 15 June 2026

Job summary

This position is for a 12-month fixed-term contract as an HR Business Partner at Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of care homes in the UK. The role involves delivering a professional, business-focused HR service to support three regions comprising around 30 care homes. The HR Business Partner will work closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to provide employee relations and engagement support, analyze absence and turnover data, and manage high-risk cases.

Main duties of the job

As an HR Business Partner at Barchester, you'll deliver a professional, business-focused HR service that meets the needs and KPIs of three regions - this will encompass around 30 care homes. Your role will involve working closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to support them across all aspects of employee relations and engagement. With operational excellence front of mind, you'll provide support in person, over the phone, via email, and through coaching, training and mediation. One of your key focuses as an HR Business Partner at Barchester will be providing your regions with employee absence and turnover analysis, before developing, agreeing and monitoring action plans. We'll need you to support the management of high-risk cases - that could include disciplinaries and appeals, and any litigation matters. Your remit will also include delivering inductions for managers in your region, HR-related training and Employee Services briefings and presentations.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The company operates over 200 care homes across England, Scotland, and Wales, employing over 17,000 staff. Barchester is committed to creating a warm and supportive environment for both its residents and employees, and offers a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1489615889

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Guildford

GU4 8HN


Job description

Job responsibilities

This position is for FTC of 12 months

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an HR Business Partner at Barchester, you'll deliver a professional, business-focused HR service that meets the needs and KPIs of three regions this will encompass around 30 care homes. Your role will involve working closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to support them across all aspects of employee relations and engagement. With operational excellence front of mind, you'll provide support in person, over the phone, via email, and through coaching, training and mediation.

One of your key focuses as an HR Business Partner at Barchester will be providing your regions with employee absence and turnover analysis, before developing, agreeing and monitoring action plans. We'll need you to support the management of high-risk cases that could include disciplinaries and appeals, and any litigation matters. Your remit will also include delivering inductions for managers in your region, HR-related training and Employee Services briefings and presentations. Across everything you do, you'll look to develop and maintain excellent working relationships so that you can develop seamless processes and the most robust solutions.

ABOUT YOU We're looking for an HR Business Partner with solid experience in a similar role. If you have a relevant professional qualification, this would be ideal we'd certainly like to see a through working knowledge and application of employment legislation. You'll be someone who enjoys tackling a varied workload and you'll be adept at both written and verbal communication. A great communicator, collaborator and problem solver, you're always committed to delivering the highest standards in everything you do. Travel across the three regions is required, so flexibility is important.

REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you great benefits which would include: a bonus, contribution pension scheme, and free training and development. You'll also have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.

If you'd like to use your enhanced your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

7766

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position is for FTC of 12 months

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an HR Business Partner at Barchester, you'll deliver a professional, business-focused HR service that meets the needs and KPIs of three regions this will encompass around 30 care homes. Your role will involve working closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to support them across all aspects of employee relations and engagement. With operational excellence front of mind, you'll provide support in person, over the phone, via email, and through coaching, training and mediation.

One of your key focuses as an HR Business Partner at Barchester will be providing your regions with employee absence and turnover analysis, before developing, agreeing and monitoring action plans. We'll need you to support the management of high-risk cases that could include disciplinaries and appeals, and any litigation matters. Your remit will also include delivering inductions for managers in your region, HR-related training and Employee Services briefings and presentations. Across everything you do, you'll look to develop and maintain excellent working relationships so that you can develop seamless processes and the most robust solutions.

ABOUT YOU We're looking for an HR Business Partner with solid experience in a similar role. If you have a relevant professional qualification, this would be ideal we'd certainly like to see a through working knowledge and application of employment legislation. You'll be someone who enjoys tackling a varied workload and you'll be adept at both written and verbal communication. A great communicator, collaborator and problem solver, you're always committed to delivering the highest standards in everything you do. Travel across the three regions is required, so flexibility is important.

REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you great benefits which would include: a bonus, contribution pension scheme, and free training and development. You'll also have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.

If you'd like to use your enhanced your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

7766

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • We're looking for an HR Business Partner with solid experience in a similar role. If you have a relevant professional qualification, this would be ideal - we'd certainly like to see a through working knowledge and application of employment legislation.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • We're looking for an HR Business Partner with solid experience in a similar role. If you have a relevant professional qualification, this would be ideal - we'd certainly like to see a through working knowledge and application of employment legislation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Guildford

GU4 8HN


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Guildford

GU4 8HN


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1489615889

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Guildford

GU4 8HN


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