HR Lead

Priory Group; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Altrincham is seeking an HR & Resourcing Lead to manage recruitment and onboarding processes. This part-time role requires a Level 5 CIPD qualification and experience in HR administration. The candidate will work closely with the Senior Management Team and lead a team of HR Administrators. The position involves ensuring compliance with HR policies, building relationships with stakeholders, and meeting KPIs. Additional training and leadership development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 5 CIPD qualification.
• Experience in HR activities in a corporate environment preferred.
• Practical understanding of employment legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to the Senior Management Team.
• Manage the recruitment process, ensuring candidates are screened timely.
• Lead a small team of HR Administrators to support recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

HR administration

Time management

Organizational skills

Building relationships

Understanding of employment legislation

Education

Level 5 CIPD

Job description

Overview

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham

Compensation: £26,648 / year

This is a 33-hour role at Priory Hospital Altrincham. Priory Hospital Altrincham provides expert treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions. The hospital comprises three inpatient units delivering specialist care for adults with various mental health challenges and addictions.

Altrincham also provides established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, OCD, phobias, PTSD and bipolar disorder.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Central Talent Acquisition team to agree recruitment methods.
• Ensure that the recruitment process is adhered to and candidates are screened by the appropriate managers in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Central Onboarding team to ensure offered candidates are processed and onboarded in a timely and effective manner.
• Manage the onsite Resourcing & HR team.
• Ensure that all relevant employee documentation is recorded, maintained and stored.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

The main purpose of the HR & Resourcing Lead is to provide advice, guidance and support to the site’s Senior Management Team on the interpretation and implementation of Priory’s HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent employment practice at site. The role holder will manage the HR workflow, ensuring all HR administration processes are delivered accurately and in a timely manner.

The HR & Resourcing Lead will manage a small team of HR & Resourcing Administrators, working closely with the team to lead the Hospital’s Recruitment and Onboarding activities. The role holder will liaise closely with the Hospital’s Senior Management Team, Departmental Managers and the central Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Teams, ensuring appropriate screening of candidates for interview, and supporting candidates through the Onboarding process in accordance with the company’s Safer Recruitment policies and procedures. You will be an active member of the Hospital’s Senior Management Team, and your ability to build positive working relationships is paramount.

The role holder will ensure KPIs are met with regards to compliance and mandatory training, including the renewal and monitoring of DBS and professional accreditation renewals and meeting mandatory compliance training targets.

The role holder will lead on completing the annual Employee Engagement Survey and, working alongside the Hospital Director, will ensure regular YSF (Your Say Forum) staff meetings are held, with actions and action plans reviewed and progressed.

The HR & Resourcing Lead will be responsible for ensuring adherence to the company’s absence management policies and procedures and will support managers in managing short and long-term absences, providing advice and guidance where necessary.

The role holder will ensure all employee documentation is recorded, maintained and stored appropriately. They will support with the administration and coordination of investigations, grievances and other HR processes, providing consistent guidance to managers, and seeking additional support from the company’s Regional HR Team as required.

A minimum of Level 5 CIPD is required, along with a practical understanding of current employment legislation and previous experience coordinating HR activities in a corporate environment. Experience in healthcare is desirable but not essential.

The role requires motivation to work to high standards and to build effective relationships at all levels with multiple stakeholders. It is a busy, hands-on role where you will manage multiple priorities; strong organisational and time-management skills are essential.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be supported with regular career conversations. We offer full training and pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including gym membership, IT equipment, and a Healthcare Cash Plan
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our IPD panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.