via Indeed · 12 October 2026 ·1 day ago

HR Administrator - Maternity Cover

Priory
Cheadle Full-time
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Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

Salary £26,300

Full\-time role of 37\.5 hours per week

Maternity Cover for 12 months

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal has an opportunity for a HR Administrator to join our team.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.### What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day\-to\-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.* Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees to the unit by providing administrative support to managers from advertising of the post through to the new employee taking up appointment and organising induction as directed. Carries out all pre\-and post\-employment checks to ensure recruitment is legal and safe and meets regulatory standards.

  • Handles external and internal enquiries in relation to employment and conditions of service including administering company human resources policies and processes and maintaining records in line with statutory requirements.

  • Ensures that all information and documentation is correctly processed in line with policies and procedures in order that regulatory, statutory, compliance and financial requirements are met.

  • Updates HR information system and local database systems for employment information with updates throughout employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy of data input and reports on information, as needed. Liaises with other departments as needed.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.### What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role* Experience working within a human resources department.

The following experience would be beneficial* Experience in a hospital setting

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.* Birthday Holiday \- your birthday as an extra days annual leave

  • Enhanced maternity pay

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)

  • Access to development opportunities

  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel

  • Leadership \& management development

  • Long service award

  • Refer a friend bonuses
*Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.*### About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

*We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer* *here**.*

*For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement* *here**.*

*All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.*

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