HR Assistant (L&D / Staff Engagement) - 1 Year Contract

About the role

West Gov Hospital is hiring an HR Assistant focused on learning and development and staff engagement for a 1-year contract. The role covers employee engagement, wellbeing programmes, internal events and staff facilities, and is advertised by Recruit Express.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, promotion and implementation of employee engagement and staff wellbeing programmes and initiatives.
• Develop proposals and concepts for internal events and engagement activities, including objectives, activities, budgets, timelines and implementation plans.
• Manage events and initiatives end to end: pre-event planning, stakeholder coordination, vendor liaison, logistics, communications, on-site execution and post-event follow-up and evaluation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver engagement and wellbeing activities smoothly and on time.
• Create and coordinate promotional and communication materials for staff programmes and events.
• Support staff enquiries and feedback, including the wellbeing mailbox, and coordinate follow-ups.
• Support the administration of wellbeing initiatives, including registration, vendor arrangements, procurement and payment processes, and record keeping.
• Support the management of staff facilities and recreational amenities such as the Staff Lounge and Staff Gym.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for employee engagement, staff wellness, process improvement and ad-hoc projects.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Events Management, Communications or a related discipline.
• Preferably 1-3 years of relevant experience in employee engagement, staff wellbeing, HR, events, L&D or corporate communications.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to manage multiple priorities; willing to support events outside regular working hours when required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with digital communication and design tools is an advantage.
• Experience in event coordination, vendor management, procurement/payment processes or employee communications is advantageous.

Candidates apply through the recruiting agency by sending their resume by email.