Westerleigh Group
HR Partner
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HR Partner
Full time hours
Hybrid working: Typically, 2-3 days in office / working from home + travel for meetings when required (1-2 times per month on average)
Salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Company performance bonus + Benefits
Permanent
Westerleigh Crematorium Head Office (Near Bristol)
Are you an experienced HR Partner looking for an opportunity where you can truly make a difference?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are one of the largest independent operators of crematoria in the UK, supported by almost 500 empathetic and dedicated individuals and we are growing. We have more than 42 sites across the country and 3 business areas.
Like many of our colleagues, you might not have considered our sector before, however it’s an opportunity to become a part of something truly meaningful and significant.
The role
You will work closely with our Head of Group HR Operations and the wider HR team, partnering with Managers across our operational and support functions to deliver a responsive, pragmatic and commercially focused HR service.
As one of the first points of contact for people matters, you will provide practical advice, coaching and guidance on a broad range of employee relations and HR topics. You'll play an important role in our ongoing journey to equip managers with the confidence, knowledge and tools to lead their teams effectively, while ensuring our colleagues receive a positive and consistent people experience.
We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, organised and confident in building trusted relationships. You will be an effective communicator who can coach, influence and challenge managers, empowering them to make fair, informed and people focused decisions. With a proactive mindset and a collaborative approach, you'll help drive positive outcomes for both our colleagues and the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Employee Relations
- Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers on:
- Low-Level disciplinary matters
- Grievances
- Absence management
- Performance management
- Flexible working requests
- Probation review guidance
- Support and coach leaders through basic formal and informal employee relations processes
- Support the preparation of HR documentation including letters, outcome communications and meeting documentation
- Ensure cases are managed consistently, fairly and in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the Head of Group HR Operations where appropriate
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Manager Support & Coaching
- Build effective working relationships with leaders across the business
- Provide practical, commercially focused advice that supports operational decision-making
- Coach managers to build confidence in handling people matters
- Promote early intervention approaches to minimise escalation of employee issues
HR Operations
- Support the delivery of core HR processes including:
- Probation management
- Performance review processes
- Ensure colleague records are maintained accurately and confidentially
Data, Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain accurate HR records and case management systems
- Produce HR reports and management information as required
- Analyse trends in absence, turnover and employee relations cases to identify improvement opportunities
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and company policies
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Support Group wide HR initiatives and projects
- Contribute to the development of HR processes, systems and colleague experience improvements
- Assist with employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives
About you
- Previous experience working as an HR Advisor, HR Partner, Senior HR Administrator / People Partner / Employee Relations Partner or equivalent role.
- CIPD qualification or desire to obtain
- Working knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience of managing basic employee relations cases
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems – our HR System is Iris Cascade
About Westerleigh
Westerleigh Group has been building and managing Crematoria for over 30 years and we care for over 70,000 cremations and burials every year. We are one of the UK’s largest independent owners and operators of crematoria and cemeteries with more than 40 sites across England, Wales and Scotland and plans to continue growing with care.
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We have established a reputation for creating beautifully landscaped, high quality and peaceful facilities where families can remember and celebrate the life of their loved ones. Our core objective is to deliver the highest possible standards of care in a way that is uniquely personal.
We play an active part in the local communities that we serve and in 2025 our sites raised over £400,000 to support local charitable causes and projects.
Our letters to heaven post boxes continue to capture hearts and minds. An inspirational idea from the daughter of one of our colleagues.
Founded in 2021 as part of the Westerleigh Group, Distinct Cremations provides a dedicated service for families choosing direct cremation.
What We Offer
If you would like to join the Westerleigh team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing training and development and a sense of pride by truly making a difference every day to the families we serve. No two days are the same and many of our Managers have developed their careers within the business.
The values we champion are Safety First, Exceptional Care, Uniquely Personal and One Team. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for the following benefits:
- 24 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
- Company performance Bonus
- Life Assurance
- Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support
- Ongoing learning & development
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program
- Headspace: Mindfulness App
- Mental Health Ambassadors
- The benefit we hope you’ll never need: Free Cremation benefit for Immediate family
- Bereavement Leave
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Recognition scheme
- Free Flu jab
- Employee discount at onsite café
- Free parking
What next?
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