HR Advisor / Recruitment Coordinator

Job description
HR Advisor / Recruitment Coordinator

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: HR

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: South East London Sites

Compensation: £30,000 - £32,000 / year

Description
About Penrose Health

At Penrose Health, we are on a mission to bring exceptional primary care to underserved communities. Our rapidly growing network of GP practices across London is committed to putting patients first. We believe that attracting and supporting the right people is central to achieving this mission. This is your opportunity to join a people-focused organisation and help shape the future of healthcare delivery.

We are seeking a proactive and organised HR Advisor / Recruitment Coordinator to support our Talent team in delivering a seamless recruitment and onboarding experience. You’ll be involved in the end-to-end hiring process, helping to source, attract, and engage top talent while providing general administrative support across HR functions.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to advance their career in HR or recruitment within a purpose-driven and fast-growing healthcare organisation.

Key Responsibilities...
• Take ownership and be responsible for HR records, maintenance, auditing, reviews, etc
• Be responsible for maintaining HR records and support with reporting tasks, such as workforce data and diversity monitoring.
• Take ownership of pre-employment checks including references, right-to-work verification, and DBS checks.
• Support the coordination of recruitment activities including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure accurate data entry and candidate pipeline tracking.
• Assist in drafting job descriptions, offer letters, and onboarding documentation.
• Liaise with hiring managers to understand resourcing needs and provide administrative support throughout the recruitment process.
• Take ownership of HR document reviews, maintain and audit HR records, and provide general support to the wider Talent team across projects, events, and internal communications.

What we are looking for...
• A genuine interest in and experience of HR, recruitment or people operations.
• Someone who really takes the initiative to identify and solve problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using technology and willing to learn HR systems and tools.
• Prior admin or customer service experience is desirable.
• Experience in healthcare or NHS settings is a bonus but not required.

What we offer...
• A collaborative and values-driven workplace culture.
• Training and development opportunities tailored to your career goals.
• 4 weeks annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible hybrid working
• Employee wellbeing and benefits programme.