Location: Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich Contract Type: Maternity Cover 9 Months Fixed Term Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours Salary: Competitive Benefits Access to home match day tickets Discounts in Planet Blue Discount across stadium tours and hospitality packages Employee Assistance Programme Club Performance Coach workshops Enhanced Sick Leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay Life Assurance 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 9 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, youll 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. Key Accountabilities Act as the HR advisor and trusted partner to department staff across the Club. Proactively support the Clubs growth and development plans, ensuring workforce planning aligns with both operational and strategic ambitions. Champion and embed the Clubs 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 Clubs 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 Clubs 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. Essential Requirements 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. 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 Qualifications Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualified CIPD Level 5 qualification would be desirable. WHO ARE WE? Ipswich Town Football Club has a proud history and an exciting future. Already one of the most storied clubs in England following the successes of Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, promotion to the Premier League for the 2024/25 season was the culmination of a journey which saw the Club rise from the third tier to the top table of English football in successive seasons, led by Chairman Mark Ashton and Manager Kieran McKenna. Significant investment has been made in all areas of the Club in recent years, with upgrades to Portman Road making our home a venue fit for world class concerts, top-level boxing and other events, while the next major development project will see the construction of a state-of-the-art performance complex at our Playford Road training base as we look to build a platform for sustained success. The work of our vibrant Foundation underpins our commitment to Ipswich and Suffolk, with a full range of initiatives supporting our aim to build an empowered, inspired, and inclusive community. The Club is committed to building an inclusive, ambitious, hard-working, passionate and energetic team off the pitch as well as on it, with our people knowing they can make a real difference as we strive for further success If you are interested in applying for the role, please complete an online application form detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Please note CVs will not be accepted for this role You may also have experience in the following: HR Business Partner, Human Resources Business Partner, HRBP, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, HR Consultant, Human Resources Consultant, Human Resources, HR Generalist, Employee Relations, CIPD, etc. REF-226 151