Job Description

Job Title:

HR Associate

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm)

Salary:

Negotiable depending on experience

Department:

HR

Reporting to:

HR Manager

Job Summary

You will play a critical role in supporting managers and employees to deliver high-quality patient care through effective HR strategies. You will partner with clinical and non-clinical managers and senior managers to foster a culture of compassion, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement ensuring our workforce is engaged, supported and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

To support the HR Manager in administering the Human Resources function of the hospital. Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative managers to align HR strategies with healthcare service goals. Provide expert guidance on workforce planning, retention, talent development, and succession planning to ensure staffing levels support safe and effective patient care. Support managers in building positive team cultures that reflect our core values of care, respect, and excellence. Advise and coach managers on employee relations, performance management, wellbeing, and team effectiveness in a 24/7 healthcare environment. Partner with centers of expertise (e.g., talent acquisition, learning & development, diversity & inclusion) to deliver people programs that meet the unique needs of healthcare workers.

Person Specification

The following specification represents the range of skills, abilities, and experiences etc. relevant to the position. Applicants are expected to meet the attributes that have been identified as essential.

Essential

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent in related subject field or an ability to demonstrate competence through experience 5+ years of progressive HR experience Experience in processing HR activities (e.g. recruitment, contract etc. within deadlines) Deep understanding of workforce challenges, including staffing, regulatory requirements and employee wellbeing A clear understanding of data protection/confidentiality requirements Competent in minute taking Good knowledge of employment law/practice

Desirable

Previous experience in a Healthcare setting

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11th July 2025.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For any further information regarding the role please contact Vanessa Steele, HR Manager at HR@stjosephshospital.co.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person