HR Business Partner

Ipswich Town Football Club is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to 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.

Your main responsibilities will be:

·         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.

Who are you?

·      You are working in a similar role as an HR generalist or have prior experience.

·      You will be minimum CIPD Level 3 qualified. CIPD Level 5 qualification would be desirable.

·      You have experience of, and up to date awareness of employment law.

·      You will be comfortable in a busy, fast paced environment and thrive under pressure.

·      You are organised, able to multi-task and prioritise.

·      You will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, be confident communicating at all levels and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

·      You will be organised, be able to multi-task and follow a process and meet deadlines.

·      You demonstrate a high level of discretion and always maintain confidentiality.

·      An interest in or knowledge of the football industry would be an advantage.

·      You want to work in the most exciting organisations in Suffolk!

·      Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please visit our website and complete an application form detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position and email to our recruitment team on recruitment@itfc.co.uk. Please note CVs will not be accepted for this role.