HR Assistant - 12 Months Fixed Term

St Giles Hospice; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable healthcare organization in Lancaster seeks an HR Assistant to manage the employee lifecycle, supporting recruitment and onboarding. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and a Level 3 CIPD qualification. This role requires someone who values confidentiality and can work collaboratively under pressure. Additional requirements include a valid driving license and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience of recruitment and onboarding.
• Experience in an HR administrative or support role.
• Understanding of employment legislation and GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee lifecycle in recruitment, onboarding, retention and offboarding.
• Provide comprehensive HR service throughout the employee life cycle.
• Support Organizational Development throughout.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of confidentiality

Education

Level 3 CIPD qualification

Tools

HR information system

Job description

Working closely with the Group HR Manager and the wider workforce, the HR Assistant will manage the employee lifecycle in the four areas of recruitment, onboarding, retention and offboarding. The HR Assistant will provide an encompassing HR service throughout every stage of the employee s experience throughout their employment life cycle. This will ensure that managers and employees are equipped with best practice to foster a high-performance culture and support Organisational Development throughout.

Desirable

Level 3 CIPD qualification

CIPD membership

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Experience of recruitment and onboarding

Experience of using a HR information system

Strong proven background in administration

Experience working with confidential and sensitive information

Experience in an HR administrative or support role

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare, charity or not-for-profit setting

Experience of meeting standards for a regulatory body eg Care Quality Commission

Values

Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Good understanding of HR processes and best practice

Familiarity with employment legislation and GDPR compliance

Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

Confident communication skills, both written and verbal

Understanding of confidentiality, discretion, and safeguarding

Strong attention to detail

Reliable and flexible with a proactive approach

Personal Attributes

Empathetic

Team player

Able to work under pressure

Collaborative

Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

Valid driving licence

Eligibility to work in the UK