Human Resources Administrator

HR roles at St Peter’s Hospice offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference across the organisation. We are looking for an organised, proactive and friendly HR Administrator to join our HR team on a 1 year fixed‑term basis. If you enjoy supporting people, take pride in delivering accurate and efficient administration, and want to work in a role where you can feel valued and contribute to the care we provide to patients and their families, then we want to hear from you!

You will be part of a supportive, knowledgeable and collaborative HR team who will provide full training and ongoing guidance as you develop in the role.

The details:

• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Location: Brentry / Hybrid

What we are looking for:

• Experience in HR administration or a busy office/customer service environment
• Ability to work with confidential information and meet time‑bound deadlines
• Confident maintaining accurate digital records and working with HR systems
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide a positive, supportive service
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Able to communicate with inclusivity and sensitivity
• Self‑motivated, proactive and adaptable

Key responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Onboarding

• Administer job applications and respond to candidate and manager queries
• Draft and publish job adverts using the applicant tracking system
• Coordinate interviews, selection days and open days
• Support the full onboarding process including DBS, eligibility to work, health checks, references, offer letters and contracts

• Support all administration for starters, changes and leavers
• Produce confidential documents, letters and reports
• Maintain accurate HR systems and applicant tracking records
• Collate payroll information and work closely with Payroll colleagues
• Support accurate absence and leave recording
• Respond to routine HR queries and escalate where needed
• Provide general support across the HR team and cover colleagues when required

• Maintain GDPR compliance and support audits
• Ensure documentation for starters, changes and leavers is complete and correct
• Keep employee files (electronic and paper) up to date

• Support improvements to HR processes, documentation and systems
• Provide administrative support to the Head of HR when needed

We know that the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t always exist. If you’re excited about this role and have most of the skills and experience we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply—you could be exactly who we are looking for!

For more information about the role and to meet the HR team: Download the job description at the bottom of the page. We will review applications as they come in and may close the vacancy early, so early application is encouraged. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before applying, and be able to provide evidence of this. We are unable to provide sponsorship.