Job summary
As a HR Assistant you will be responsible for a variety of HR-related tasks, including recruitment, onboarding, employee record management and providing support to employees regarding HR policies and procedures. This role is crucial in maintaining a productive and positive working environment.
Main duties of the job
Assist with day-to-day operations and administration
Prepare and manage employee documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and onboarding materials
Coordinate the recruitment process, including posting job adverts, screening resumes, scheduling interviews and conducting reference and pre-employment checks
Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
Support the performance management process and employee relations activities
Attend absence review and performance improvement meetings and prepare detailed minutes of those meetings
Administer pre-employment checks, including identification documents, proof of right to work in the UK, online DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and references.
About us
Lister House Surgery is a large multi-site GP Practice dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented HR assistant to join our team of over 150 staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR graduate looking to start their career in HR someone and enhance their HR skills. The successful candidtae will support the Business Practice Manager and HR Apprentice in various HR functions ensuring smooth HR operations across all sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and Confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated and proactive
- Forward thinking with a solution based approach
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
- CIPD Level 3
- Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above including English and Mathematics
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge of HR principles and practices
- Experience of working in NHS or large office based environment/background
Desirable
- Previous experience of a HR administrator, assistant or similar role
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)
- Driver - Car owner with a clean licence with insurance to cover business use.
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- High standards of attention to detail
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and Confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated and proactive
- Forward thinking with a solution based approach
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
- CIPD Level 3
- Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above including English and Mathematics
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge of HR principles and practices
- Experience of working in NHS or large office based environment/background
Desirable
- Previous experience of a HR administrator, assistant or similar role
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)
- Driver - Car owner with a clean licence with insurance to cover business use.
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- High standards of attention to detail
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
