Job Description

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of a professional and effective HR service, partnering with managers to manage employee relations, recruitment, and HR operations in line with best practice and employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and union issues
• Manage and track employee relations cases, ensuring timely resolution and accurate reporting
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and staff handbook in line with legislation
• Support day-to-day HR operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, confidentiality, and compliance
• Prepare HR reports, correspondence, and workforce data, including payroll inputs and absenteeism metrics
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes and maintain job descriptions and contracts
• Support payroll processes through accurate data collation and reporting
• Assist with training, compliance, and staff development initiatives
• Monitor key HR metrics such as probation, attendance, and performance reviews
• Support organisational change initiatives and HR improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards and promote a patient-focused culture
• Provide general administrative support within the HR function as required

Essential Criteria

• Relevant third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business, or Industrial Relations
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a HR Generalist role
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment legislation
• Experience handling employee relations cases and liaising with trade unions
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and numerical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism