HR Assistant

HR Assistant - Maternity Cover Location: Barnstaple - Little Bridge House Job Type: Full time Contract Type: Temporary Maternity Cover - 9 - 12 Months, from mid-October Salary: £25,047 - £27,755 per annum Covering maternity leave, this post will work at Little Bridge House providing Human Resources (HR) support to our Care, Fundraising and Retail teams, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their HR experience in a supportive and rewarding environment. This diverse role provides the full range of HR office administration, recruitment, induction and training for new employees and volunteers as well as first line HR support to our Managers and Staff and supports our volunteers. There will also be opportunities to support HR casework (note taking), assisting in training events and assessment days. About you: You will have strong communication and organisational skills and have experience of working in a busy multi-tasking administrative role where attention to detail and meeting deadlines was a key part of the role. A working background in an HR/Recruitment environment is essential and a CIPD qualification would be advantageous. Strong IT skills are essential including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience of using databases and editing websites would also be advantageous. Location: This post is based at Little Bridge House (near Barnstaple North Devon), with some home working by arrangement About CHSW and why join us: We are an established and highly successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the Southwest of England. What We Offer: We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. Benefits of working at CHSW include: • 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service • enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay • personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution • family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay • occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme • group life insurance scheme • training and development opportunities • environmental and green agenda • a supportive and inclusive environment • a chance to make a real difference Join our team... Join us in making a meaningful difference making the most of short and precious lives. Apply Now: To find out more please see the job description and person specification on this page. Closing date: Wednesday 18 September 2024 Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 24 September 2024, at Little Bridge House CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number (phone number removed) Why Work For Us? Our employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. We are proud to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer. You may also have experience in the following: HR Administrator, HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Assistant, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Human Resources Admin, Human Resources Assistant, Recruitment, HR Generalist, etc. REF-(Apply online only)