Salary £24,600 per annum (£41,000 FTE) plus £3,000 per annum Car Allowance
22.5 hrs per week (working pattern flexible)
Based in Norwich
At Empanda we believe in employing the best people because we know that good people make for an inspired and motivated workforce – key ingredients in creating and maintaining a successful organisation.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference in an organisation rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. We are currently recruiting for a proactive, passionate and people-focused HR Manager to join our team of 70 staff to lead on all aspects of human resources and to support our senior team in the smooth running of the organisation.
Given the strategic aspirations of the organisation, this role provides the perfect opportunity for someone looking to further advance their career over time.
About the role
You will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive HR management support across the employee lifecycle. This includes recruitment, employee relations, compliance, policy development and HR projects. The role requires proactive engagement with managers, employees and stakeholders to ensure best practice is upheld and organisation objectives are met. You will support the development of a high-performance culture by providing guidance and solutions on HR matters.
You will lead on and act as ‘first point of contact’ for the organisation’s web-based HR programme, working alongside managers as appropriate to ensure records are kept up to date and processes followed. You will play a key role in the staff recruitment process to ensure new recruits have a positive and smooth onboarding experience and employee journey following appointment, as well as assisting with day-to-day HR and central back office functions.
Fostering employee wellbeing is good for both employees and the organisation and creates a positive environment where employees can thrive. As HR Business Manager, you will co-ordinate Empanda’s Employee Wellbeing programme and action plan, working alongside our wellbeing champions to ensure staff are supported and relevant resources are available.
You will prepare HR related reports and attend quarterly board meetings.
You will have an excellent eye for detail and be able to work autonomously and confidently in all aspects of the role. The ability to identify, build and develop relationships with key partners is also integral to the position.
On joining the Empanda team, you will be rewarded for the valuable job you do through our competitive package of ‘We Value You’ benefits and rewards including competitive salary; holiday/sick pay entitlement; workplace pension; pension salary sacrifice; CIPD membership subscription; access to discounted rates for the Hospital Saturday Fund Health Plan; free and unlimited access to a variety of assistance helplines and services; Cycle to Work scheme; monthly staff draw; Refer a Friend to Work scheme; training and much more.
If you share the Empanda values – accountability, commitment, compassion and integrity and our ethos of offering person-centred care and support of the highest quality to our service users, then we would love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Paula Armenis, Head of Business Services on 07410 411370, or email her at paula.armenis@empanda.org.uk
Download application pack here
How to apply
To apply for this role, download the application pack and return it to:
Email:
recruitment@empanda.org.uk
Post:
Recruitment
Empanda Care & Support Ltd CIC
Suite 3, Willow Lane House
9 Willow Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 1EU
Closing Date: Friday 23 January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 26 January 2026
Empanda reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we have received sufficient applications ahead of the closing date, or the closing date may be extended to allow further applications.
