People & Culture Partner

Job Title:                                           People and Culture Business Partner  

Location:                                    Hybrid/ FAI HQ Abbottstown

Department:                                     People and Culture
Reporting To:                                   People and Culture Director
Contract Type:                                Permanent   

Commencement Date:                ASAP 

Introduction:

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is the national governing body for football in Ireland, driving the growth, promotion, and development of the game at all levels. We are passionate about inspiring participation, supporting talent, and celebrating the power of football to unite communities across the country. With a proud history and an ambitious vision for the future, the FAI is committed to fostering excellence on and off the pitch, ensuring the game is inclusive, accessible, and a source of national pride.  

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the People and Culture Director, the People and Culture Business Partner will play a key role in executing the people strategy, partnering closely with the business and developing effective relationships with people managers and Senior Leadership Team. You will become an integral part of a small People & Culture team where you will support employees and line managers with HR operations across the Association.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on P&C policies, and employee relations matters.


• Liaise with Payroll Officer to ensure all monthly payroll instructions are processed in a timely manner.


• Stay informed about changes in employment legislation and ensure compliance in all HR-related practices.


• Advise Senior Leadership Team and Line managers on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practice with them.


• Use workforce data and apply analytical skills to bring workforce insights and recommendations. Analyse and interpret reporting dashboards to help guide decision making and provide proactive P&C solutions.


• Provide first line advice on current and existing benefits for all employees.


• Contribute strongly to building a high performance culture, working closely with Line managers to ensure that all employees have clear performance goals and receive the required support to optimise their performance.


• Manage recruitment, selection and placement activities in line with business needs, partnering with directors and mangers to deliver excellent candidate experience and talent selection outcomes.


• Work closely with P&C team to ensure delivery of end-to-end employee lifecycle processes.


• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision making skills

Any other P&C projects which might be assigned by People & Culture Director from time to time

The Person:

The successful candidate will have the following:

Experience & Qualifications

• A third level qualification in Business, HR or a related subject


• CIPD Certified


• 5+ years in a HR Operations role in a fast-paced environment (preferably in a sports industry)


• Experience of working in a Change Management project


• Experience of managing employee relations


• Working knowledge of employment legislation


• Successful track record of supporting and managing HR operations including end to end recruitment, performance management


• Experience of managing a HRIS, reporting, integration of other HR systems data analytics

Skills and Professional Knowledge

• Experience of preparing management reports


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills with the ability to interact and influence effectively at all levels across the business


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Process driven with great attention to detail


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise and deliver high quality results.

Our Benefits

• Two premium level tickets to each home international game


• Sick pay scheme and family friendly leave


• Opportunities to work at international matches


• Company Contribution Pension Scheme


• Bike to work scheme


• Free onsite parking


• Employee assistance programmes


• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours working arrangements

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Monday 26th January 2025.

Shortlisting and interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

The Football Association of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.