Head of HR – Social Care

2 weeks ago


Walsall, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Head of HR – Social Care

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid, Walsall-based with occasional travel

Full-Time, Permanent

Remit

Compass Corporate Services are proud to be partnering exclusively with a dynamic provider of Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, and Children’s Services across the Midlands. With ambitious plans for nationwide expansion in 2025 and beyond, together seeking a proactive and experienced HR generalist to spearhead their People and Development functions.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Managing Director to design and implement transformative HR strategies that support the organisation’s growth while fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced and growing organisation.

The Role

The Head of HR will oversee HR, Recruitment, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with organisational goals. This is a standalone role with direct line management of two administrators and the support of the wider compliance team.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.

* Developing and implementing effective employee engagement and well-being programmes.

* Managing complex employee relations cases, ensuring fairness and transparency.

* Overseeing sponsorship and international recruitment processes, including compliance with Home Office regulations.

* Designing leadership development and succession planning frameworks.

* Partnering with Compliance Leads to maintain adherence to safeguarding, health and safety, and employment laws.

* Leading the implementation of HR systems to enhance operational efficiency.

* Collaborating with Finance to manage the HR budget and ensure alignment with organisational goals.

This role is suited to an experienced HR generalist who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for organisational transformation.

Location

This is a hybrid position based in Walsall, with flexibility for occasional travel to services nationwide. Candidates from the surrounding area are encouraged to apply.

Essential Criteria

* CIPD Level 5–7 qualified with a proven track record in HR leadership.

* Extensive experience in the health and social care sector, including familiarity with CQC or Ofsted regulations.

* Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, recruitment, L&D, and compliance.

* Experience with Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship processes.

* Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving organisational change.

* A proactive, action-oriented professional with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR generalist with a strong understanding of the healthcare sector and a passion for driving positive organisational change. You should be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of your role, and supporting the organisation’s ambitious growth goals.

Interview Process

This is a multi-stage interview process:

* Initial screening call with Isobel.

* Informal chemistry call with the Managing Director via Teams.

* Formal, in-person interview (potential for a presentation).

Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Isobel Johnson directly at Compass Corporate Services.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation/rebate.

Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments


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