Make a difference through great people and expert HR
We’re looking for a passionate, people‑focused HR professional to join Willen Hospice as our HR Advisor. This is a varied, hands‑on role within our People Services team.
As part of the People Services team, you’ll work closely with the Head of People Services, HR Business Partner and wider team to deliver a high-quality operational HR service that directly supports our strategic people agenda.
If you’re passionate about HR, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real difference to the people who care for our patients, then this could be your perfect next step.
What you’ll do:
✅ Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary, grievance and capability, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
✅ Manage end-to-end recruitment and on-boarding, utilising cost-effective and inclusive solutions that attract diverse talent.
✅ Use data, insight and HR systems to maintain accurate records, generate management information and support evidence-based decision making.
✅ Process payroll information accurately and on time, including mid-year salary reviews and sick pay calculations.
✅ Champion people initiatives across Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and employee engagement.
✅ Contribute to the review and update of HR policies, procedures and practices in line with current employment legislation.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A minimum 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
- CIPD qualified to level 5, or working towards this, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Solid employment law knowledge and practical experience across recruitment, employee relations and operational HR.
- Experience using an HR database and supporting payroll processes.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with high levels of empathy and resilience.
Who we are:
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.