HR & Resourcing Lead

Priory Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Woodbourne in Edgbaston, Birmingham is seeking an organised HR & Resourcing Lead to join our team.

You will provide hands-on HR support across the site, partner with senior management and central HR, and help recruit, onboard, and engage colleagues while maintaining HR records.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating HR activities in a corporate environment.
• Ability to provide HR support and guidance to managers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and colleagues.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee engagement activities.
• Help with absence management, employee relations and retention.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on HR processes and policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and complete HR administration.
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team and central HR teams.
• Help create a positive, supportive and well-managed working environment.

Skills

HR support

Recruitment

Employee engagement

HR administration

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Education

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Job description

HR & Resourcing Lead

Application Deadline: 28 September 2026

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Compensation: £32,445 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Salary - £32,445 per annum
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Woodbourne has an opportunity for an HR & Resourcing Lead to join our team.

Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a specialist inpatient and outpatient mental health service providing treatment for addictions and a range of mental health conditions, alongside assessments, therapy and psychiatry. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Woodbourne Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1-2 miles from the hospital.

What you'll be doing

We’re looking for an organised and approachable HR professional to join our team at Priory Hospital Woodbourne, providing hands‑on HR support across the site. Working closely with our Senior Management Team, managers and central HR teams, you’ll be a key point of contact for colleagues and help ensure our HR processes run smoothly and effectively.

In this role, you will, but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and colleagues.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee engagement activities.
• Help with absence management, employee relations and retention.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on HR processes and policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and complete HR administration.
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team and central HR teams.
• Help create a positive, supportive and well‑managed working environment.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential

The post-holder will have strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to organise and coordinate a varied range of HR activities. You will have previous experience of coordinating HR activities within a corporate environment and be confident in providing HR support and guidance to managers and colleagues.

Desirable

Working towards a CIPD qualification would be desirable but is not essential. Previous experience of working within the healthcare sector would also be advantageous, although this is not essential.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values‑driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high‑performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.