Job purpose:

To provide generalist HR support and advice to all staff as well as supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities:

· To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff, customers and clients of the Club;
· To be the Designated Safeguarding Officer for HR raising awareness of safeguarding practices to create a culture of trust and inclusion;
· To provide day-to-day advice to line managers/employees regarding general HR related queries, requests, policies and procedures, escalating complex issues to the Head of HR & Safeguarding;
· Oversee the Club’s safer recruitment, onboarding and off-boarding processes ensuring all paperwork is completed and recorded in a timely manner;
· To prepare job descriptions and posting adverts in line with company procedures;
· To oversee the recruitment and interview processes for all roles across the business;
· Coordinate regular reports regarding DBS checks, employment references and right to work in the UK documentation;
· Assist in carrying out inductions for new employees;
· To manage the employee life cycle issuing all relevant HR documentation including contracts of employment and relevant policies;
· Maintain employee personnel files and the HR system ensuring they are up to date and hold relevant information;
· Assist and advise with employee relation matters including investigations, disciplinary and grievances when required;
· To monitor sickness absence management and recording, performance management and employee wellbeing activities;
· Promote equality and diversity within the Club, ensuring the Club complies with legal requirements and responsibilities;
· Liaise with the payroll department with regard to new starters, leavers and employment changes;
· Contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures;
· Coordinate regular reports in relation to equality, diversity and other employment matters; and
· Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of HR & Safeguarding.

Skills required:

· Good judgement and decision-making skills;
· Excellent communication and people skills;
· Good analytical skills;
· Highly organised with attention to detail;
· The ability to deal with all information with discretion and confidentiality;
· The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business;
· The ability to work within a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; and
· Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Knowledge required:

· Excellent knowledge of Human Resources practices;
· Good knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures;
· Good knowledge and understanding of UK employment law; and
· Knowledge of Data Protection and confidentiality.

Qualifications required:

· CIPD Level 5; (or willingness to work towards); and
· FA Safeguarding (desirable)