Job Description

The successful applicant will work closely with the HR Lead and Business Partner, HR Advisor and HR Administrators to support the proactive delivery of service across the business in line with the strategic plan. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of employment legislation, recruitment processes, and onboarding and will oversee recruitment from the development of job descriptions with recruiting managers to writing and placing adverts. You will also provide high quality and effective solution focused HR advice and guidance on people management issues to managers. Specific Duties: Recruitment: Source high calibre candidates utilising the appropriate recruiting channels and ensure best practice recruitment and selection processes are adhered to.



To be fully involved in the recruitment process for all paid staff. This will include creating recruitment activity plans, identifying candidate sources, advertising media, and attending interviews where appropriate. Analysing data from the recruitment system and using this data to change current and future campaigns. Develop a calendar of promotional events for recruitment.



Monitor and identify recruitment opportunities to increase our reach and attract candidates. To work with recruiting managers to identify the most appropriate solution for attracting candidates. Review job descriptions and person specifications to ensure they are fit for purpose, fulfil the requirements of the roles, and align to our core values. Attend and promote the charity as a place to work at recruitment fairs and events and network with local community groups.



Be a point of contact for recruitment agencies and negotiate contracts. HR Service Delivery: To be the HR representative in specified formal HR cases including flexible working requests and absence management. Deal with first line HR queries and to promote our Employee Assistance Program, Occupational Health Service and other employee benefit schemes. Attend HR meetings and provide accurate minutes.



Facilitate the provision of timely and appropriate workforce information on all key performance indicators. Maintain accurate HR records. To support on a variety of HR projects to enhance the employee experience. Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and optimise opportunities to work collaboratively.



Champion and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Train line managers on HR policy and procedures. You will also be expected to work in the following areas, as required: Policy and Procedure: Assist with the development of organisational policies and procedures. To maintain appropriate levels of professional knowledge including knowledge of organisational procedures, custom and practice within the charity and employment legislation.

Business Support:

Undertake project work supporting the business develop its resources. Assist with the development of a recruitment plan. Management Information To provide routine management information (e.g. head count and diversity) and undertake ad hoc research, analysis and reporting as requested on recruitment issues.

Systems & Administration:

To maintain internal HR systems for managing employed staff, including the HR recruitment database. Duties in common with other members of staff: To report accidents and incidents without delay, according to policy. To be an ambassador for the charity To maintain the best appearance of your immediate working area To demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude to staff and volunteers Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas Abide by your Professional Code of Conduct To adhere to the Infection Control Policies and Procedures set by the charity and the Care Quality Commission To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Training and Education: To be responsible for liaison with your line manager regarding your own development needs Health and Safety: To adhere to Fire and Health and Safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment at all times Policies and Procedures: To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these Equal Opportunities To treat everyone with whom you have contact through your work with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, disability, age, or any other factor that could be used in a discriminatory manner The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties of the post holder.



It will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.