HR Administrator - Maternity Cover

Priory Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is seeking an HR Administrator on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The role supports site operations and HR processes for the 37.5-hour week, based at Cheadle Royal.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, and updating HR information systems while ensuring compliance and accurate record-keeping. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with maternity cover for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a human resources department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment and selection from advertising through induction and ensure pre- and post-employment checks.
• Handle employment queries and maintain HR policy records in line with statutory requirements.
• Maintain HR information systems and data accuracy across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.

Skills

HR experience

Hospital experience

Job description

HR Administrator - Maternity Cover

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Cheadle Royal

Compensation: £26,896 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal
Salary £26,300
Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week
Maternity Cover for 12 months

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal has an opportunity for a HR Administrator to join our team.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.

What you\'ll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you\'re assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees to the unit by providing administrative support to managers from advertising of the post through to the new employee taking up appointment and organising induction as directed. Carries out all pre-and post-employment checks to ensure recruitment is legal and safe and meets regulatory standards.
• Handles external and internal enquiries in relation to employment and conditions of service including administering company human resources policies and processes and maintaining records in line with statutory requirements.
• Ensures that all information and documentation is correctly processed in line with policies and procedures in order that regulatory, statutory, compliance and financial requirements are met.
• Updates HR information system and local database systems for employment information with updates throughout employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy of data input and reports on information, as needed. Liases with other departments as needed.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you\'ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Experience working within a human resources department.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience in a hospital setting

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses