HR Business Partner
The closing date is 21 April 2026
Job summary
This HR Business Partner role at Barchester Healthcare offers the opportunity to work closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to support their teams across all aspects of employee relations and engagement. You'll be responsible for delivering a professional, business-focused HR service, analyzing absence and turnover data, managing high-risk cases, and providing training and development. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering three regions and around 30 care homes.
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. 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 us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential, nursing and dementia care for older people across the UK. With over 200 care homes and a growing number of independent hospitals, Barchester is committed to providing the highest quality of care and support to its residents and patients. The company values its employees and offers a range of benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive in their roles.
Details
Date posted
21 February 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
1464844227
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Guildford
GU4 8HN
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Guildford
GU4 8HN