Head of HR

Summary: The Head of HR will provide strategic leadership on people-related matters within the Shadow Football Regulator, ensuring the organization attracts and retains top talent while fostering an inclusive culture. This role involves developing and implementing a People strategy aligned with organizational objectives, overseeing workforce planning, and managing a team of HR professionals. The position is a 2-year fixed-term contract, contingent on the progress of the Football Governance Bill. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor on complex HR issues and drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, develop, and implement an IFR People strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the success of the People Strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop people strategies that improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Act as a trusted advisor providing expert guidance on complex HR issues.
• Oversee workforce planning to ensure the IFR has the right skills and capacity.
• Lead talent management, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and improve staff wellbeing.
• Lead on complex casework, including employee relations and performance management.
• Manage a team of 5, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in workforce planning and leading HR transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of HR Policy and Employee Relations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience of coaching senior leaders through strategic challenges.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Chartered membership of the CIPD/Level 7 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of supporting an organization through significant change.
• Knowledge of staff transfers and TUPE legislation.

Salary (Rate): £71,686

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other