HR OfficerBlackburn Rovers

Job title: HR Officer

Department: HR Department

Based at: Ewood Park stadium, Blackburn, BB2 4JF. Flexibility regarding location may be required.

Reports to: Head of HR and Safeguarding

Responsible for: N/A

Hours of work: 35 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include occasional evening and weekend work when required.

Contractual status: Permanent

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;
• Coordinate 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 post adverts in line with company procedures;
• To assist in the recruitment and interview processes for all roles across the business;
• Coordinate DBS checks, employment references and right to work in the UK documentation;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring all HR documentation is complete, organised, and compliant with company policies;
• Ensure all HR system transactions and employee changes are processed accurately and within required deadlines;
• 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;
• Liaise with the payroll department with regard to new starters, leavers and employment changes;
• Generate and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and management information from the HR system as required;
• Identify opportunities to improve HR administration processes and increase the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of HR system usage;
• Assist in promoting and coordinating staff engagement initiatives including support with staff events;
• Contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures;
• To assist Heads of Departments in ensuring the Club complies with and maintains the EFL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Code of Practice;
• Provide support and assist the coordination of in-house training, or arrange and facilitate training for staff on all areas of inclusion, accessibility, equality, diversity and staff welfare on a frequent basis;
• Assist in promoting a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment, ensuring staff are aware of relevant Club policies, procedures and sources of support; 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 work independently and take initiative to achieve results;
• 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;
• Knowledge of Data Protection and confidentiality;
• Experience of understanding access and equality, diversity and inclusion in football including the Equality Act 2010; and
• Excellent knowledge of EDI practices and the ability to create an inclusive environment.

Qualifications required:
• CIPD Level 5 (or willingness to work towards); and
• FA Safeguarding (desirable).

DBS check required: Yes