Are you ready to use your HR expertise to make a real impact where it truly matters? As an HR Adviser, you'll play a vital role in shaping the experience of the people who deliver specialised care to those in need. If you’re drawn to meaningful work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to help build a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered, we’d love to hear from you. Job Details Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED Salary: £30,791–£33,928 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday Closing Date: We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are strongly encouraged. What you’ll be doing As a key member of our People Services team, you’ll provide professional, generalist HR support across the full employee life cycle. Every day will bring variety, impact and the opportunity to make a difference. Recruitment & Selection: Partner with hiring managers to design and run effective recruitment campaigns. Support job design, interviews and selection processes. Ensure smooth, compliant onboarding and offboarding with our People Services Administrator. Employee Relations & Performance: Guide managers through absence, performance and conduct matters. Provide confident advice on HR policies, employment law and best practice. Work closely with Occupational Health to support staff wellbeing. Engagement & Culture: Co-host our bi-monthly hospice welcome sessions. Chair the Employee Forum and champion engagement initiatives. Support events, recognition programmes and employer brand activities. Pay, Reward & Benefits: Support job evaluation processes and work with Payroll on contractual changes. Advise on family-friendly policies and produce variation documentation. What we’re looking for CIPD Level 5 (qualified or working towards), or equivalent experience. Strong generalist HR experience with the confidence to partner with managers. Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practice. Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail. Experience with HR systems such as Iris Cascade, and experience delivering induction programmes, would be beneficial. Why join us? A role with purpose, where your expertise supports exceptional care. A collaborative working culture that values autonomy and professional growth. Opportunities to influence people initiatives and drive meaningful engagement. A workplace that celebrates contribution, diversity and individuality. If you're passionate about HR, motivated to empower others and excited by the idea of contributing to a meaningful mission, we’d love to hear from you. We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. You can find the full job description and person specification at the bottom of the vacancy page on our website. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Kathy Kellam, HR Business Partner by emailing KKellam@stpjhospice.org. The Organisation St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community. People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey. We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'! The Benefits Benefit 1 Benefit 2 Benefit 3 Benefit 4 The Values Innovation We are creative and fearless in our work. Accountability We take ownership of our work and lead from the front. Teamwork We collaborate widely and build supportive environments. 27 days holiday Company sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption pay Monthly occupational health clinics Leadership development programme 20% discount in our charity shops Our people Vrishali Pawar People Services Assistant "If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation." Jon Anderson Community Clinical Nurse Specialist "Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege." Victoria Webber & Wendy Agate Relationship Fundraisers "Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful." Andrea Sutton Data & Admin Team Officer "Helping to change people's perception of specialist palliative and end of life care by sharing how we support patients and their loved ones is a privilege." Gavin Carby & James Dickens Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician "We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do." Maddie Lewis Retail Manager "It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community." Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/ If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org. Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable). Documents