Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 us
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
* 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
Details
Date posted: 03 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 29031
Job locations: 23 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TX
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* CIPD Level 3 essential
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
* 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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