Job Description

Contract type

Fixed Term, 12 months

Location

Whittington

Hours

Part time (30 hours per week)

Annual salary

C1 27,355.42 to C3 30,308.00 - pro rata for part time hours

Last day to apply

31/08/2025

Working closely with the Group HR Manager and the wider workforce, the HR Assistant will manage the employee lifecycle in the four areas of recruitment, onboarding, retention and offboarding. The HR Assistant will provide an encompassing HR service throughout every stage of the employee's experience throughout their employment life cycle. This will ensure that managers and employees are equipped with best practice to foster a high-performance culture and support Organisational Development throughout.

This role will report into the Group Payroll and Reward Manager during the period of the Group HR Manager's maternity leave.

Qualifications

Desirable

Level 3 CIPD qualification

CIPD membership

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Experience of recruitment and onboarding

Experience of using a HR information system

Strong proven background in administration

Experience working with confidential and sensitive information

Experience in an HR administrative or support role

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare, charity or not-for-profit setting

Experience of meeting standards for a regulatory body e.g. Care Quality Commission

Values

Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Good understanding of HR processes and best practice

Familiarity with employment legislation and GDPR compliance

Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

Confident communication skills, both written and verbal

Understanding of confidentiality, discretion, and safeguarding

Strong attention to detail

Reliable and flexible with a proactive approach

Personal Attributes

Empathetic

Team player

Able to work under pressure

Collaborative

Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

Valid driving licence

Eligibility to work in the UK

Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 27,355.42-30,308.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lichfield, WS14 9LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 459