HR Administrator

Reference

PRI100430

Location

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, 100 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, SK8 3DG

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

26,896 FTE

Hours

30

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and  delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Job Advert Location Description

Job Purpose

To provide efficient, professional HR administrative support at Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, focusing on recruitment and Onboarding while delivering generalist HR duties. You’ll ensure all processes follow Priory’s HR policies and procedures in relation to staff employment at the unit. This on-site role is four days per week (flexible days) within a fun, friendly, fast-paced office of four other HR Administrators.

About Us

Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in Cheadle, Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults. The focus of our service is to help people to live their best life in a safe and supportive environment. The hospital is located in a suburban area, close to Manchester.

Job Advert Role Description

Key Duties:

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and issuing offer letters and employment contracts.
• Support the external Onboarding team by ensuring all pre-employment checks (e.g. references, DBS, right to work) are completed promptly for new starters.
• Organise and facilitate induction programmes to support a smooth and welcoming transition into the organisation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both electronically and within personnel files.
• Provide administrative support across various HR processes, including probation reviews, contract changes, leavers, and absence monitoring.
• Respond to general HR queries from staff and managers, offering guidance in line with current policies and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring compliance, ensuring staff training, appraisals, and required documentation are up to date.
• Liaise effectively and build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Take accurate minutes for a range of employee-related meetings, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence reviews.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role.

Person specification:

• Previous experience in HR administration, with a focus on recruitment processes such as advertising roles, arranging interviews, and issuing offer letters.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HR or recruitment systems is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Experience in supporting Onboarding and induction processes is an advantage.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) is desirable, but not essential.
• A proactive, friendly, and approachable personality with a focus on delivering a positive experience for candidates and staff.
• Experience in a healthcare or regulated environment is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support
• Access to free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals in staff canteen
• Opportunity for professional development and CIPD funding
• Staff recognition schemes and awards
• Cycle to Work scheme and other voluntary salary sacrifice options

Division DBS info

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please

If you forward any CV’s to the Priory Group and you are not on the Priory Group PSL and have not been asked to work on the above role we will accept the CV as a gift.