HR Manager – Sport NI in Belfast

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 0830-1700 Mon – Thu 0830-1630 Fri

Duration: 6 months with a possibility of extension

Start Date: ASAP

All Sport NI employees are currently working in a hybrid pattern. Part of the week will be office based and part of the week will be from home. This will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Sport NI is the lead development public body for sport and physical recreation in Northern Ireland. We are established under the Recreation and Youth Service Order 1986 for the furtherance of sport and physical recreation in Northern Ireland. Sport NI is the main statutory body, through which public funding for sports in Northern Ireland is channelled. Sport NI is primarily funded by grant in aid from the Department for Communities and the National Lottery. Our mission statement is: We are passionate about maximising the power of sport to change lives. By 2025, we want the power of sport to be recognised and valued by all.

Responsibilities

• The HR Manager plays a key role in the day-to-day management of the HR Department and has responsibility for the organisation, development and effective delivery of an all-encompassing HR Function.
• The post holder will act as a key advocate for culture change within the organisation and for overseeing the successful delivery of our Vision, Mission and Values.
• The HR Manager will be based at House of Sport, Belfast and will also provide HR services to Sport NI’s other two sites based at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, Bryansford & the Sports Institute, Jordanstown.

People Management & Development

• To lead the HR team to provide a professional HR service to managers across Sport NI & deliver all aspects of day-to-day transactional HR.
• Motivating and developing the team to deliver a high-quality service to the organisation and to seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• To be the key driver of the development of a HR strategy and the delivery of objectives relating to the Business Plan and Corporate Strategy.
• Manage recruitment and selection processes to attract a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce to provide high quality services.
• Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle and associated processes including induction, training, performance management, payroll and pensions.
• Lead on matters relating to employment legislation, policy and terms and conditions of employment.
• Manage the delivery of effective employee and industrial relations.
• Manage the development and implementation of staff learning and development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving both individual and organisational goals and objectives.

Policy Development

• Research, develop and implement Policies and Procedures relating to all HR activities and consult with the recognised Union accordingly.
• Monitor existing Policies and Procedures and update where necessary to reflect the changing needs of the organisation and in line with current legislation and best practice guidelines.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff regarding all aspects of HR policy and procedures.

Reward and Remuneration

• To have full oversight of the monthly payroll and pension activities for the organisation ensuring information is processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• To provide advice and guidance on payroll and pension to managers and staff.
• To manage the completion of statutory returns as and when required.
• To keep up to date with current processes and changes in pension, HMRC and employment legislation ensuring procedures are up to date.

Systems, Business and Organisational Development

• Management of the development of HR and Payroll Information Systems to maximise integration and efficiency.
• Manage the effective operation of HR processes relating to recruitment, payroll, attendance management and general administration.
• Manage the effective reporting of HR business information internally and externally.
• Provide leadership in the development and delivery of structural and cultural change programs across the organisation.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Management of the organisation’s Health and Safety, ensuring that the organisation is meeting its obligations under Health & Safety legislation.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths and English (must be able to show evidence)
• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Human Resources (must be able to show evidence)
• Hold Associate Level Membership, or higher of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)
• 3 years full-time employment (or equivalent) gained within the last 5 years of leading a team to successfully provide a value-added HR advisory service to managers, delivering all aspects of day-to-day transactional HR.
• 3 years full-time employment (or equivalent) gained within the last 5 years of supporting organisations, senior managers & teams through organisational change.
• 3 years full-time employment (or equivalent) gained within the last 5 years of managing monthly payroll and associated statutory processes.
• Must be able to work additional hours, some of which may be at the weekend or at short notice.
• Access to a form of transport insured to enable the post holder to carry out the responsibilities of the post in full.

Desired Experience

• Demonstrable experience of overseeing Health and Safety within an organization.
• 5 years full-time employment (or equivalent) gained within the last 7 years of leading a team to successfully provide a value-added HR advisory service to managers, delivering all aspects of day-to-day transactional HR.

*The successful applicant will be required to complete an Access NI during registration*

A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. The UK Recruitment Co. Ltd has policies on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Handling, Use, Storage, and Retention of Disclosure Information, copies of which can be made available upon request.