HR Assistant (6-month fixed term contract)

Contract: 6 month fixed term contract

Salary: £18,400 (FTE £23,000)

HOURS OF WORK:  Part Time 30 hours per week

Closing Date: 25th March 2023 (noon)

St Luke’s Hospice – Caring for Harrow and Brent St Luke’s Hospice cares for people approaching the end of their life in Harrow and Brent. We aim to give the people we care for the best possible quality of life, each and every day. Supporting local people and their families is at the heart of what we do – focusing on what matters the most to them is at the centre of our care.

The care we give is free of charge, available to all, and respects the cultures, religions and beliefs in our richly diverse community. Our care is given with compassion and dignity and involves not just looking after the patient, but also includes supporting the people closest to them. 

We receive part funding from the NHS and the rest is raised from the amazing generosity of the organisations and people who make our care possible. Our local community is a vital partner in our care, kindly supporting us through their donations and fundraising alongside the dedication of over 800 incredible volunteers who freely give us their time to support the best possible end of life care for local people.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Do you have a keen interest in human resources and administrative support?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Purpose

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Human Resources Assistant on a six-month fixed-term basis at our hospice. As a vital member of our People and Organisational Development team, you will play a crucial role in providing essential HR support for both our staff and volunteers.

Your responsibilities will include managing transactional services related to staff and volunteers, overseeing recruitment processes, and handling various HR duties. This encompasses drafting offer letters, contracts, and providing general support to the People and Organisational Development team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Management: Coordinate and manage recruitment processes from start to finish, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for both candidates and the organisation.
• Administrative Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in managing diverse administrative responsibilities crucial to the smooth functioning of our Hospice.
• Communication Hub: Act as the first point of contact for the People and Organisational Development Team. Ensure that all inboxes are effectively and efficiently maintained, responding to queries promptly or allocating them to the appropriate channels.
• Documentation: Draft offer letters, contracts, and other HR-related documents with precision and attention to detail.

Benefits of joining our Hospice Team

Annual leave starting at 26 days and increases with service

The ability to continue your NHS pension (if joining from the NHS)

Carers Leave

Access to our 24hr employee assistance programme

Free onsite parking

Subsidised lunches

Access to the NHS Blue Light Card

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

St Luke’s Hospice are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

To apply, please complete our online application form below.

See Job description for more details.