HR Officer Location: Rotherham Salary: £31,059 - £37,961 per annum The Role Rotherham 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.