Human Resources Assistant (FTC maternity cover)

Job Ref: AUG1081
Branch: The Lodge Administrative Centre
Location: The Lodge Administrative Centre, Brighton
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary, Free Meal, Annual Pay Reviews, Free Staff Transport, Life Cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Referral Scheme
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 09:00 \- 17:00; Monday \- Friday
Hours per week: 37\.5
Posted date: 20/05/2026
Closing date: 05/06/2026

The Company

We are a caring organisation with a friendly and supportive team set within 250 acres of beautiful gardens and farmlands, in an idyllic area of outstanding natural beauty with views overlooking the South Downs.

Here at Augustinian Care, St George’s Park, we take pride in offering exceptional retirement accommodation tailored specifically for individuals over 60\. Our services also include an Assisted Living accommodation and two purpose\-built Care Homes with Nursing. We believe that everybody should be able to have the opportunity to live their later days in comfort and aim to provide unique, high quality care enabling individuals to lead valued and fulfilled lives with freedom to make choices. Their well\-being and happiness are at the heart of everything we do!

What we can offer you

Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive including free meals, and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath area. Benefits also include:

Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Job security \- Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 150 years
Annual pay reviews
Free uniform provided \- For all care and ancillary positions
Free staff transport \- Mini bus pickups on specified routes
Free on site secure parking
DBS checks \- Company funded checks
Free meal \- One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
Life Cover \- based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death
Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling
Access to Blue Light Card – extensive range of discounts on many high street online brands/shops
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Referral Scheme \- with generous rewards (TC's apply)
Long service awards \- Financial recognition of long service and commitment
Paid sick leave (TC's apply)

Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well\-being talks

The Role

This is a fulltime, office\-based position. We are seeking a proactive HR Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment and onboarding.

This is a varied role, and no two days are the same!

The role involves coordinating end\-to\-end recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and CQC requirements, and preparing contracts, offer letters, and pre\-employment checks, including DBS and right to work verification. You will maintain accurate and secure employee records, support the transition to digital systems, and assist with HR documentation and probation reviews.

Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, you will deliver a high standard of customer service while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with employment legislation, supporting wider HR initiatives and organisational objectives.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday; 09:00 – 17:00 (37\.5 hours per week)

Requirements

The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in an HR or administrative based role, as well as

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
Able to work independently and as part of a team
The ability to maintain a calm manner when under pressure
Commitment to continuous improvement and learning

All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.

Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID\-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation. Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.

You must have current valid right to work in the UK.

At St George’s Park we have been caring for the retirement community for over 150 years. Our award winning retirement village, Assisted Living and modern care homes have carried on the tradition whilst retaining the Sisters’ ethos of care and hospitality.

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