HR Officer

HR Officer

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £30,213 - £36,927 per annum (Dependent on experience)

At the Hospice, they provide exceptional care for all those affected by terminal illness and are the only adult hospice in Rotherham for the people of Rotherham and surrounding villages.

They began offering Day Hospice services in 1994 and have grown over the years to now provide a 14 bed Inpatient Unit alongside the Hospice Community Team who provide care in the community. The dedicated team of staff and volunteers work together to provide palliative care that incorporates psychological, physical, social and spiritual support to help patients, and their families achieve the very best quality of life, both at home and in the Hospice.

The Role

The 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.

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
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, patients, families, and external partners.

Benefits

• Holidays. A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why they offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day’s leave in every 5th year.
• A supportive & comfortable working environment. The Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another.
• Hassle-free parking at no cost. No one is more than a couple of minutes’ walk from the Hospice.
• Great meals & drinks. Because their culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building.
• Reassurance. Whilst the here and now is important, they all think about the future. They offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 4x your annual salary should you die whilst working in the service.
• Training & development. Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager.
• Competitive Pay Enhancements. Join their team and benefit from a 25% pay enhancement for evening and weekend shifts, plus double pay for bank holidays.

To Apply

If you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.