About the Role
The De Parys Group is looking to appoint an experienced HR officer to support our organisation on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours on a fixed term 12 month contract.
The successful candidate will provide accountable HR support across recruitment, compliance, ER, and HR systems, ensuring that the practice meets CQC and regulatory requirements.
The HR officer acts as the first line of professional HR advice for managers and staff, owning responsibility for operational HR processes, audits, and delivery of people services - while escalating complex or strategic matters to the HR manager.
This role is pivotal in supporting organisational resilience as the practice prepares for growth and merger/ TUPE transfer.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
Recruitment and onboarding (accountable):
* Manage the end-to-end recruitment process (adverts, shortlisting, interviews, offers).
* Ensure pre-employment checks (DBS, references, right-to-work, OH clearance) are completed.
* Accountable for ensuring all new starters complete induction and mandatory training.
HR compliance and CQC readiness (accountable):
* Maintain HR systems and records, ensuring files are compliant and inspection-ready.
* Own the training compliance matrix and ensure mandatory modules are up to date across all staff.
* Conduct monthly HR file audits and report findings directly to HR Manager.
Employee relations (delegated authority):
* Act as first point of contact for day-to-day ER matters (sickness absence triggers, informal conduct, flexible working requests).
* Provide advice and draft letters/papers for line managers.
* Escalate complex or high-risk cases to HR Manager.
Change and TUPE support (shared accountability):
* Assist HR Manager with TUPE processes by preparing documentation, coordinating staff consultations, and tracking data transfer accuracy.
* Accountable for delivering the administrative and communication aspects of the change process.
HR systems and reporting (accountable):
* Run workforce data reports (turnover, sickness, training) for management meetings.
* Identify trends or risks and flag them to HR Manager.
* Ensure system integrity and timely updates.
About the Candidate
The successful candidate should possess the following skills/ attributes:
Qualifications:
* CIPD Level 3 essential
* Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Experience:
* 2-3 years in HR operations, ideally in a regulated/healthcare setting.
* Experience of overseeing and advising on ER issues at first-line level.
* Experience of HR audits, compliance, and CQC readiness.
* Experience and/ or understanding of TUPE regulations and processes
Skills and attributes:
* Confident decision-maker with ability to balance accountability and escalation.
* Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Resilient, able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism.
About Us
The De Parys Group's priority is to provide the highest standard of clinical care to the 38,000 patients registered with the practice. We aim to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers and support organisations, to enable more patients to be treated in a primary care setting, closer to home. We embrace a continuous improvement ethos and strive to ensure that we are available to patients when they need a consultation. We have a strong training ethos within the practice with a team of medical and non-medical educators as well as opportunities for non-clinical staff to develop and progress.
TDPG is fortunate to have its own dispensaries at our De Parys and Bromham sites. In addition to our routine GMS services, we offer a comprehensive range of services including minor surgery, LARC provision and anticoagulation clinics.
We have high QOF achievement and excellent KPIs within the group.
Benefits include:
* NHS pension scheme.
* Proper pay and Living Wage Foundation accredited.
* Eye-care vouchers.
* Annual leave: minimum 23 days FTE, with enhancements for long service.
* Paid breaks
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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.