Location: Rotherham
Salary: £31,059 - £37,961 per annum
The Role
The Hospice is seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Officer to join their Human Resources Team.
The HR Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the HR Manager in the delivery of comprehensive HR services to the organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of HR activities, including supporting line managers with recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and HR administration.
This role requires a proactive and organised individual with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to upholding HR best practices and principles.
Main Duties
Recruitment and Selection:
* Assist line managers with the recruitment and selection process, including drafting job descriptions, advertising vacancies, screening applications, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks.
* Working with the Training & Development Manager, coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires into the organisation.
Employee Relations
* Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
* Assist with managing employee relations issues, grievances, and disciplinary matters in a fair and consistent manner, in accordance with hospice policies and legal requirements.
Performance Management
* Support the performance management process, including setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating performance improvement plans as needed.
* Assist with monitoring and tracking employee performance and providing feedback to managers to support continuous improvement.
HR Administration
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, including employee files, contracts, and other relevant documentation.
* Assist with HR administrative tasks, such as processing HR-related paperwork, updating employee information in hospice systems, and producing HR reports as required.
Policy And Procedure Compliance
* Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements, keeping abreast of changes in employment legislation and advising management accordingly.
* Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures to support the hospice's objectives and promote best practice.
* Proactively ensure that employment policies and processes remain up to date with current and future legislation
Skills And Qualifications
* Previous experience in a similar HR role, preferably in the healthcare or nonprofit sector.
* Sound knowledge of HR best practices, employment legislation, and HR policies and procedures.
* CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD accreditation
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively, with a high level of accuracy.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
* Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, patients, families, and external partners.
* Passionate about the mission and values of the Hospice, with a commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
* Respectful and inclusive, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Professional and reliable, with a high level of integrity and accountability in all interactions.
* Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing needs and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
* Approachable, confident, compassionate.
* Highly ethical with a strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
* Compassionate and able to demonstrate empathy towards a range of stakeholders
* Able to uphold the values of the Hospice
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr