HR Services Assistant

We're looking for an excellent administrator to join our HR Services Team.

Location: Northampton

Duration: 6 months FTC/secondment

Salary: £24,853 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Do you want the opportunity to gain experience and thrive in a fast-paced, friendly and supportive environment, which will shape your career within Human Resources? Do you want to be a part of a Charity which promotes wellbeing, gives hope and enables recovery? If so, then we would love to speak to you about our latest career opportunity.

Working at St Andrews Healthcare:

St Andrews Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs. You'll find a welcoming, inclusive culture here, inspired by the shared values of our team. Everyone has their part to play in the amazing work we do - you'll have every opportunity to get what you want from your career.

The Role - HR Services Assistant:

The St Andrews HR Services Team is looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to support a range of core HR processes. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering efficient and high-quality HR services, supporting activities such as onboarding and offboarding, employee lifecycle changes, and statutory compliance checks including DBS, right to work, and professional membership verification. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring all data is processed efficiently and in line with required timelines and standards. As part of a busy shared services environment, you will also act as a first point of contact for employees, providing guidance and support on HR general enquiries. This is a pivotal role within the team, contributing directly to a positive employee experience while ensuring that all HR records are compliant with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Build on your experience:

You will have previous experience working in a similar administrative environment and be able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You'll be confident delivering excellent customer service and able to work effectively under pressure, meeting tight deadlines without compromising on quality. Ideally, you will have experience using iTrent or a similar HR system, although this is not essential. You will also have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong organisational skills are key, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise your workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. As a confident communicator, you will be comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels and building positive working relationships. You will be a supportive team player with a proactive approach and a willingness to contribute to the success of the wider team. Above all, you will be committed to living the St Andrews CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every day, supporting both your colleagues and patients.

Rewards:

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 35 days annual leave.