HR Business Partner

As a trusted HR Business Partner, you will provide comprehensive HR support across a range of areas including employee relations, organisational development, performance management, change management, and people strategy initiatives. You will play a key role in supporting managers through complex people matters while also contributing to wider strategic projects that enhance employee experience, engagement, and organisational effectiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing operational HR with strategic project work in a rewarding and purpose-driven sector.,

• Provide expert HR advice and support to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance cases.
• Partner with care home leadership teams to deliver practical people solutions that support operational and organisational goals.
• Lead and support People initiatives and projects aligned to the wider People Strategy, including engagement, talent, and organisational development.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and UK employment law across assigned homes.
• Support positive workplace culture through coaching, change management, performance support, and employee engagement initiatives.
  
  Essential Experience: You must hold CIPD Level 7 (or be actively working towards it) and have a proven track record as a high-level HR generalist or specialist, confidently managing complex ER end-to-end. In-depth, current knowledge of UK employment law is non-negotiable. Experience in the Care Sector or a multi-site operational environment is a significant advantage.
• The Right Mindset: You are intensely pragmatic and solutions-focused, able to balance immediate operational needs with necessary risk mitigation. You must be an effective coach and communicator, able to build immediate credibility with operational leaders. You are resilient and maintain a calm, professional approach during sensitive, high-pressure situations.
• A Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as this is a regional role requiring some travel to all sites across East Anglia.
  
  We are seeking a solutions-focused, high-calibre HR Business Partner to join the Athena People Team. You will be instrumental in ensuring operational excellence across our homes, providing the expert guidance our Home Managers need to confidently lead their teams, manage risk, and deliver the Exceptional Care & Experience that Athena is known for.
About Athena Care Homes: Athena Care Homes is an award winning, family-owned business operating seven residential nursing homes in East Anglia where care and compassion runs through to our very core. At Athena we celebrate everyone as an individual. Whether that's delivering authentic care, supporting our team to make moments for our residents and their loved ones, or whether that's learning and growing together.


• A competitive salary, reflecting the value and expertise you bring to our team.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, giving you time to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most.
• Free Blue Light Card membership with access to a wide range of discounts and savings.
• A generous Refer-a-Friend scheme, because great people know great people and we love welcoming them to Athena.