Job Description
Hull City Tigers Ltd have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of HR to join and lead a small HR team at the MKM Stadium in Hull on a 12-month FTC. The successful candidate will work closely with senior managers across the organisation, overseeing and developing policies and procedures which will support the Club’s goals, whilst promoting a positive working culture for employees.
Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract
Hours: Part time, 3 days per week, days to be confirmed
Salary: Competitive
Location: MKM Stadium, Hull, HU3 6HU
Your key responsibilities
• Manage the full HR function for Hull City FC and SMC, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Lead employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, redundancy, retirement and dispute resolution.
• Advise managers on employment matters, workforce planning, restructuring, succession and staffing issues.
• Manage recruitment support, Right to Work/visa requirements and DBS checks.
• Oversee HR reporting, including staffing, absence, training and Board reports.
• Maintain HR records and systems, including Employment Hero personnel files.
• Manage training, development, apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Oversee appraisals, staff welfare, mental health awareness, first aid and employee engagement initiatives.
• Liaise with payroll to ensure accurate salaries, bonuses and expenses.
• Review and improve HR policies and processes to minimise risk and disputes.
• Support HR colleagues and provide guidance on recruitment and HR processes.
• Contribute to strategic HR projects, management meetings and the Safeguarding Steering Group.
• Maintain relationships with external bodies including the EFL and FA, and represent the Club at industry events.
• Champion communication, staff engagement and organisational culture.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, initiative, professionalism and commitment to continuous development.
What are we looking for?
• Minimum of Level 5 CIPD qualification (Essential)
• Level 7 CIPD qualification (Desirable)
• Significant experience in a HR role 5 years (Essential); 2 years in a HR Manager role (Preferred)
• Experience with HR Systems (Preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of HR best practice, HR related policies and procedures and UK employment law legislation
• People management experience, with good coaching and mentoring skills
• The safeguarding and welfare of our players is paramount and as such this position will be subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
What can we offer you?
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing to a maximum of 30 days plus BH’s with years of service
• 20% off in store at Tiger Leisure
• 2 x season cards for you and/or your family to attend Hull City home games (following probation)
• Free on-site parking
