Job Description

Ipswich Town Football Club has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our HR team on a fixed term basis for 12 months covering the maternity leave of one of our team.

This role will play a key role in supporting our people and driving a positive workplace culture.

As a key part of our HR team, you'll partner with departments across the Club to provide expert advice on all things people related, from employee relations and performance management to talent development and wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Act as the HR advisor and trusted partner to department staff across the Club. Proactively support the Club's growth and development plans, ensuring workforce planning aligns with both operational and strategic ambitions. Champion and embed the Club's values and culture across all departments. Advise on all complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absence management. Ensure all HR policies, procedures, and processes reflect best practice. Partner with the Club's safeguarding team to ensure alignment between HR processes and safeguarding requirements. Assist with specialist recruitment campaigns, ensuring effective attraction, selection, and onboarding. Help with the development of innovative and inclusive recruitment strategies, supporting the Club's commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Analyse HR data (turnover, absence, ER casework, training completion rates, etc.) to identify trends and recommend improvements. Provide regular reports and insights to the Head of HR, contributing to strategic decision-making. Ensure all HR records and systems are maintained accurately and securely in line with GDPR and internal governance standards
Knowledge and Experience:

Experience from working in a similar role as an HR generalist or have prior experience. Experience of, and up to date awareness of employment law. Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR information systems. Employee relations experience.
Skills and Abilities:

Strong organisation skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, confident in communicating at all levels and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstration of a high level of discretion and always maintaining confidentiality.
Education and Training:

Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualified (Desirable) CIPD Level 5 qualification would be desirable.
Other Requirements:

Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An interest in or knowledge of the football industry would be an advantage.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please visit our website

www.itfc.co.uk/club/careers/vacancies

(copy and paste into your browser) where you will find more information about the role and find an online application form to complete.

Please note CVs will not be accepted for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person