At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead employee relations cases and provide expert advice to managers on various HR matters.
- Company: Kara Healthcare, a caring provider focused on quality dementia and nursing care.
- Benefits: Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in employee experiences while ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Qualifications: Experience in employee relations and strong understanding of employment legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Kara Healthcare is a quality care provider devoted to delivering first-class dementia, nursing, residential, and respite care to residents living in our homes. We believe our residents deserve choice, dignity, and independence. Our main focus is to create a friendly, safe, and warm environment for everyone in our homes. Tailored care plans and 24-hour personal support for each resident help us achieve this. We offer a wide variety of care options from short and long-term residential to person-centred nursing care. Kara Healthcare are continuously looking to recruit talented individuals to join our caring, enthusiastic, and supportive team. Everyone here has a fundamental part to play in our continued success and growth.
Job Overview
Kara Healthcare is seeking an experienced and highly capable ER Advisor to join our People Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in employee relations. The successful candidate will take ownership of a wide range of complex employee relations matters across our care homes and support functions, ensuring managers are supported to manage people issues confidently, fairly, and in line with employment legislation and company policies. This role will be pivotal in protecting the organisation from risk, promoting best practice, and maintaining a positive employee experience while supporting operational leaders through challenging workforce situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a high volume of employee relations cases from start to finish.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management, sickness absence, flexible working, probation, and conduct matters.
- Support and coach managers through investigations, hearings, appeals, and formal meetings.
- Draft investigation reports, outcome letters, improvement notices, and other formal documentation.
- Manage long-term sickness and absence cases, ensuring compliance with company procedures and employment legislation.
- Support organisational change projects, including restructures, consultations, redundancy processes, and TUPE-related matters.
- Advise on complex employment law issues and provide practical solutions to minimise business risk.
- Prepare documentation and support responses relating to ACAS Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunal claims.
- Work closely with legal advisers where required, ensuring robust case preparation and documentation.
- Monitor trends in employee relations activity and recommend proactive interventions to reduce risk and improve employee engagement.
HR Operations
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding processes.
- Ensure all employee records are accurately maintained within HR systems.
- Prepare contracts, letters, references, and employment documentation.
- Oversee compliance requirements including Right to Work checks, DBS checks, and other statutory obligations.
- Manage and respond to HR queries, providing timely and professional advice.
Employee Relations Advisor employer: Kara Healthcare
Kara Healthcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and employees, fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to grow within their roles while contributing to a meaningful mission of providing high-quality care. Located in a warm and welcoming environment, our team enjoys a collaborative atmosphere where every member plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of those we serve.
