Interim HR Assistant

NHS; Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an HR professional based in Harrow to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives. Responsibilities include recruitment, maintaining employee records, payroll administration, and ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation. The ideal candidate will hold CIPD Level 3 and have a strong grasp of HR policies in a healthcare context. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Broad generalist HR knowledge base, including recruitment and compliance in a healthcare regulated industry.
• Sound understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• Up to date working knowledge of employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Post job adverts, schedule interviews, prepare offer letters and contracts.
• Maintain HR databases and personnel files, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Support payroll processing and handle employee benefits administration.
• Ensure HR policies align with UK employment laws and assist with compliance.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational abilities

Knowledge of UK employment law

Confidentiality and discretion

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 3

Math and English GCSE

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Overview

Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy, bridging management and employee relations, maintaining recruitment and selection processes, and overseeing staff training compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, preparing offer letters and contracts, conducting right‑to‑work checks, background screening, and assisting with new employee inductions.
• Employee Records & Documentation: maintaining and updating HR databases, personnel files, absence records, and ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: supporting payroll processing, assisting with employee pensions and healthcare, and handling expense reports.
• HR Policies & Compliance: ensuring policies align with UK employment laws, assisting with disciplinary and grievance procedures, and staying current with legislative changes.
• Training & Development: coordinating staff training sessions, maintaining training records, and supporting employee development programmes.
• General HR Support: acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, supporting projects and initiatives, and assisting with performance management processes.

Skills Required

• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Broad generalist HR knowledge base, including recruitment and compliance in a healthcare regulated industry.
• Sound understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• Up to date working knowledge of employment legislation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Educated to CIPD Level 3.
• Math and English GCSE at least.

Additional Information

Appraisal: Harrow Health operates an individual performance review system to agree objectives and discuss development needs in line with service requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: The post requires a standard DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Equal Opportunities

The post holder must comply with Harrow Health’s Equal Opportunities Policy and ensure equal treatment throughout employment.

Employer Details

Harrow Health CIC
Bank House, 7 St. Johns Road
Harrow, Middlesex
HA1 2EY