HR Administrator Durham, England
Job description
Would you like to work for a professional and compassionate organisation that values individuals and their contribution to “making every day count for those affected by life-limiting illnesses”? An excellent opportunity has arisen for someone to join our HR team, to contribute towards providing St Cuthbert’s with a first-class HR service.
The successful candidate will be organised, methodical, have attention to detail and be able to work both in a team and on their own initiative. They will be able to act as the first point of contact with the HR team and provide a confidential and effective administration service to the HR team. Some previous HR experience would be an advantage to the post.
You would need to act as a first point of contact within the HR Department responding to general enquiries from managers, employees and volunteers on a wide variety of HR issues seeking advice where appropriate or referring any complex issues to the HR, Training and Development Advisor.
Provide a full range of administrative and secretarial support to the HR team including developing and maintaining electronic databases ensuring HR records are up to date, accurate and comply with data protection legislation. Act as Superuser for the workforce management system.
Engage with staff and volunteers across all departments and levels to build and maintain good working relationships
Deal tactfully with queries from staff (some of which may be sensitive in nature) regarding arrangements for formal meetings/hearings e.g. related disciplinary, grievance or sickness matters
Deal with/respond to internal and external queries from customers/managers by telephone, in person or via email/written correspondence
Provide interpretation and advice to staff and managers on basic Human Resources issues e.g. terms and conditions of service, HR policies and procedures, annual leave entitlements etc
Attention to detail to proof-read documents, such as adverts, job descriptions, contracts of employment, etc
Run training needs report to identify gaps in mandatory training and arrange staff attendance
Support the HR Training and Development Advisor with the co-ordination of staff and volunteer experience through staff and volunteer surveys.
Regularly monitor the HR database to ensure that professional registration, revalidation, practising privileges, work permit/visa renewal details are up to date and that any non-compliance is referred to the HR, Training and Development Advisor.
Co-ordinate the recruitment process to ensure staff start as soon as possible, following a thorough and safe care procedure.. This involves placing job adverts, sending out application packs, arranging interviews, organising the completion of necessary pre-employment checks e.g. references, Occupational Health, processing DBS applications, Work Permit, professional registration sending out offer letters and contracts to successful applicants, , issuing of ID Badges and access to IT systems etc. Process starter, leaver and amendment forms, paying attention to detail.
Process applications for maternity, paternity and adoption leave and retirements/resignations ensuring that all necessary correspondence is issued in a timely manner
Assist with HR related projects and initiatives as designated by the HR, Training and Development Advisor.
Co-ordinate various events throughout the year including mandatory training for staff and keeping all relevant parties up to date with arrangements.
If you have the knowledge, skills and experience we are seeking, can demonstrate our values and are motivated and ready for a challenging and rewarding job then we would love to hear from you
If you are interested and want to know more, please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification on the Hospice website, You can apply via the Hospice website, too. www.stcuthbertshospice.com/careers
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,375.00-£21,809.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- electronic and paper filing systems: 1 year (preferred)
- inputting & retrieving data: 1 year (preferred)
- HR admin: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/04/2023
Reference ID: HRA0423
