Human Resources Director
17 days ago
Chester
Sandstone Care Group is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking strategic HR leader to join our senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role with direct responsibility for a HR, L&D and recruitment team, shaping the people strategy across thirteen care homes and two business support offices. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our workforce strategy underpins our growth, strengthens our culture, and supports the delivery of exceptional care. Location: Chester Head Office (city centre) — Hybrid working flexibility Considered Full-Time | Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience • Lead, inspire and develop the HR function, including direct management of HR and recruitment colleagues, building capability and high performance., • Design and deliver the group-wide HR strategy, aligning people priorities with business growth and operational excellence., • Own talent acquisition and workforce planning, ensuring a strong employer brand, effective recruitment, and reduced agency spend across all sites., • Partner with the Board and Senior Leadership Team on strategic workforce planning, organisational development, and cultural initiatives., • Oversee Learning and Development function, • Oversee the full employee lifecycle: attraction, onboarding, development, engagement, retention and exit., • Lead on complex employee relations matters and act as the senior escalation point., • Ensure robust compliance with UK employment law and regulatory requirements (including CQC)., • Champion leadership development, succession planning, and learning initiatives to strengthen capability across all levels., • Drive and deliver group-wide HR projects, including HR system implementation, reward/benefits review, and engagement programmes., • Act as a visible culture carrier, embedding Sandstone’s values across all homes and support functions., • 5–8 years’ proven senior HR management experience, ideally within health, social care, or another regulated multi-site sector., • CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) strongly preferred., • Proven track record in strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employer brand development., • Experience managing and developing a HR and recruitment team., • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory frameworks (CQC knowledge desirable)., • Demonstrated ability to influence and advise at Board level, shaping organisational strategy and driving change., • Confident in building and embedding HR frameworks, systems and policies from the ground up., • Pride – Proud of everything we do, • Positivity – Working with a smile, • Director, • Full-time, • Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr