HR Officer - 12 month FTC

NHS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced HR officer to support operations on a full-time basis for a fixed term of 12 months. This role involves managing HR processes such as recruitment, compliance, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification and 2-3 years of HR operations experience, ideally in a healthcare setting. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Proper pay and Living Wage Foundation accredited

Eye-care vouchers

Annual leave minimum 23 days

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in HR operations, ideally in a regulated/healthcare setting.
• Experience overseeing and advising on ER issues at first-line level.
• Experience of HR audits, compliance, and CQC readiness.
• Understanding of TUPE regulations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Ensure pre-employment checks are completed.
• Maintain HR systems and records.
• Act as first point of contact for day-to-day ER matters.

Skills

CIPD Level 3

HR operations experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

The De Parys Group is looking to appoint an experienced HR officer to support our organisation on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours on a fixed term 12 month contract.

The successful candidate will provide accountable HR support across recruitment, compliance, ER, and HR systems, ensuring that the practice meets CQC and regulatory requirements.

The HR officer acts as the first line of professional HR advice for managers and staff, owning responsibility for operational HR processes, audits, and delivery of people services - while escalating complex or strategic matters to the HR manager.

This role is pivotal in supporting organisational resilience as the practice prepares for growth and merger/ TUPE transfer.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process (adverts, shortlisting, interviews, offers).
• Ensure pre-employment checks (DBS, references, right-to-work, OH clearance) are completed.
• Accountable for ensuring all new starters complete induction and mandatory training.
• Maintain HR systems and records, ensuring files are compliant and inspection-ready.
• Own the training compliance matrix and ensure mandatory modules are up to date across all staff.
• Conduct monthly HR file audits and report findings directly to HR Manager.
• Act as first point of contact for day-to-day ER matters (sickness absence triggers, informal conduct, flexible working requests).
• Provide advice and draft letters/papers for line managers.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to HR Manager.
• Assist HR Manager with TUPE processes by preparing documentation, coordinating staff consultations, and tracking data transfer accuracy.
• Accountable for delivering the administrative and communication aspects of the change process.
• Run workforce data reports (turnover, sickness, training) for management meetings.
• Identify trends or risks and flag them to HR Manager.
• Ensure system integrity and timely updates.

About us

TDPG is fortunate to have its own dispensaries at our De Parys and Bromham sites. In addition to our routine GMS services, we offer a comprehensive range of services including minor surgery, LARC provision and anticoagulation clinics.

We have high QOF achievement and excellent KPIs within the group.

Benefits

• NHS pension scheme.
• Proper pay and Living Wage Foundation accredited.
• Eye-care vouchers.
• Annual leave: minimum 23 days FTE, with enhancements for long service.
• Paid breaks

Details

Date posted: 03 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 29031

Job locations: 23 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TX

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 essential

Experience

• 2-3 years in HR operations, ideally in a regulated/healthcare setting.
• Experience of overseeing and advising on ER issues at first-line level.
• Experience of HR audits, compliance, and CQC readiness.
• Experience and/ or understanding of TUPE regulations and processes
• Confident decision-maker with ability to balance accountability and escalation.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Resilient, able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.