HR Administrator

Keech Hospice Care; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused hospice organization in the UK is looking for a Part-time HR Administrator on an eighteen-month fixed-term contract. This role requires providing vital administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, and overall HR functions. The ideal candidate will have solid admin experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to providing excellent HR service. This position offers a chance to become part of a values-driven team making a significant difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in HR with solid administrative experience.
• Professional and organized approach with great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative support across recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and UK employment legislation.
• Support the employee experience and contribute to efficient HR service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

An exciting part-time opportunity has arisen for the position of HR Administrator at Keech Hospice on an eighteen-month fixed-term contract. You will work 22.50 hours a week across three days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

This is a vital role in supporting the employee experience with confidential and professional administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, records management, and general day-to-day support. The role suits someone who is proactive, highly organised, with a keen eye for detail and a genuine commitment to providing excellent HR service to internal and external stakeholders.

The position requires compliance with our company policies, procedures, and prevailing UK employment legislation. You will have a genuine interest in HR, and bring solid admin experience from a busy environment, with a professional, organised approach and great attention to detail. We are seeking someone who can manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines, communicate clearly, and enjoy being part of a small team. In return, we will support your development and give you the chance to be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference.

How to apply / Further details

For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below. If you require any assistance completing the application form, or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential and professional administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, records management, and day-to-day HR activities.
• Ensure compliance with Keech Hospice policies, procedures, and UK employment legislation.
• Support the employee experience and contribute to an efficient HR service for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Genuine interest in HR with solid administrative experience from a busy environment.
• Professional, organised approach with great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, communicate clearly, and work well in a small team.
• Willingness to undertake a basic disclosure and barring services (DBS) check if shortlisted.

About Keech Hospice

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire, and children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. We work at home, in hospice, or wherever we're needed. As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities help local communities to live and die well.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.