Keech Hospice Care

HR Administrator

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting part-time opportunity has arisen for the position of HR Administrator at Keech Hospice on an eighteen-month fixed-term contract. You will work 22.50 hours a week across three days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) This is a vital role in supporting the employee experience and you will be responsible for providing confidential and professional administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, records management, and general day-to-day support. This varied role suits someone who is proactive and highly organised, with a keen eye for detail and a genuine commitment to providing excellent HR service to our internal and external stakeholders. The position requires compliance with our company policies, procedures, and prevailing UK employment legislation.

Main duties of the job

You will have a genuine interest in HR, and bring solid admin experience from a busy environment, with a professional, organised approach and great attention to detail. We are seeking someone who can manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines, communicate clearly, and enjoys being part of a small team. In return, well support your development and give you the chance to be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference. For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below. As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. If you require any assistance completing the application form, or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact recruitment@keech.org.uk The successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic disclosure and barring services (DBS) check.

About us

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever were needed. As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,560 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

KEE1141298

Job locations

Keech Hospice Care

Great Bramingham Lane

Streatley

LU3 3NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the administration of all transactional HR activities, processing starter and leaver administration

Assist with the administration of the recruitment process of new staff including arranging interviews, booking rooms, facilitating tests, and conducting pre-employment checks in line with the appropriate policies and procedures

Prepare interview packs for panel members ensuring all information is accurate, confirm the attendance of shortlisted candidates and post interview, ensure all paperwork is completed properly and returned to HR in a timely manner

Monitor responses to job adverts and liaise with recruiting managers

To monitor and identify recruitment opportunities in the community to increase applicant diversity

Assist on recruitment campaigns and identify opportunities to increase our reach and attract candidates from a wider audience

Prepare onboarding packs and deliver the HR Welcome Meetings to new starters

Assist with the maintenance of the personnel files ensuring all filing is carried out in a timely and efficient manner so information is kept up to date and in line with legal requirements

Assist with the management of the shared recruitment mailbox responding to internal and external enquiries in a timely manner and escalating issues where appropriate

Deliver training and support to staff on the charitys self-service systems, answering queries and identifying and implementing any upgrades or improvements

Answer the telephone and deal with HR correspondence and enquiries either verbally or in writing by composing letters where necessary

Assist with the administration of staff sickness absence, identifying trends and triggers and maintaining the database

Generate staff ID badges and maintain the database

Minute take at HR team meetings

General administration duties including scanning, filing, shredding, ordering stationery

To undertake ad hoc projects as required