HR Services Manager - Maternity Cover

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Services Manager in our Human Resources team at St Josephs Hospice. We are looking for someone who has experience in HR Management and working in either and NHS or charity environment. The HR department is a small dynamic and close-knit team focussed on continuous improvement. This year will be an exciting year of innovation and transformation, which will see new processes and practices implemented to respond to the changing needs of the Hospice. The HR Services Manager leads a team of 4 will be responsible for all HR Operational Matters. Previous NHS or Hospice experience would be an advantage. Oversee and manage the work of the HR team, carry a full HR generalist case load including supporting the medical team, understand payroll and be able to ensure rigour is applied to all Payroll and HR activities. Be up to date with UK employment law, lead HR Workshops for Managers. Own projects such as Gender Pay Gap Reporting. Work closely with the HR Director to deliver the stretch targets for the team as we move into a new strategic cycle.

Main duties of the job

You will need: Effective communication and interpersonal skills A forensic eye for detail Extraordinary organisation skills Understanding of the HR Business Partner philosophy Why work for us? 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events Season ticket/Welfare loans Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme. Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services Join St Josephs team and find out more! We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

About us

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds. We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.