Job Description

THIS POST IS AVAILABLE AT EITHER 30hrs/week or 37.5hrs/week

We are unable to provide sponsorship for UK Visas

Join our dedicated team at

Barnsley Hospice

as an

HR Advisor

and make a real impact in a compassionate, values-driven environment. You will play a key role in supporting our people providing expert HR advice, guiding managers and ensuring best practice across all areas of employee relations, from recruitment to wellbeing. This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff feels supported to deliver outstanding care.

Interviews for this role will take place on 12/11/2025 and/or 13/11/2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient number of applicants.

Main duties of the job

The Human Resources Advisor will provide comprehensive and professional Human Resources support to managers and staff across the organisation. The postholder will work autonomously and be the first point of contact for HR-related queries, ensuring a responsive, supportive, and effective HR service.

They will develop and review HR policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), support managers to address sickness absence and performance management, and oversee recruitment activities. Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Overview of your organisation

Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life- limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 120 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our Retail Hub.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Barnsley Hospice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00-39,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person