Human Resources Manager

Job Title:                          Human Resources Manager

Reporting to:                   Head of Finance

Responsible for:              HR & Business Apprentice

Contract Term: Permanent, Part Time. To start as soon as possible.

Purpose of the Role:

The Human Resources Manager at Worcestershire County Cricket Club is responsible for the oversight of the entire HR function, looking after employee engagement, talent development, and compliance across the Club’s recruitment, training and wider community people initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

HR Management

• Maintain and report on the Club’s People strategy which is aligned with the club’s goals.
• Provide HR guidance to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team where needed.
• Lead on all HR-related matters, ensuring best practices are followed across the club.
• Line manage and mentor the HR & Business Apprentice.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Manage all HR documentation, contracts, policies, and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and update the Bright HR system and employee files.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, safeguarding policies, GDPR, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage all HR reporting, including absence, turnover, and compliance metrics.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations, handling grievances, disciplinaries and performance management.
• Act as advisor to senior managers on team development, staff EDI and wellbeing.
• Drive initiatives to promote employee wellbeing, engagement, and job satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of openness, collaboration and high performance.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Talent Management

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the club attracts and retains top talent.
• Manage onboarding and induction processes to ensure new employees integrate smoothly.
• Develop and implement succession planning to future-proof the club’s workforce.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs and implement development programs for staff and players.
• Support managers in building leadership capabilities and developing their teams.
• Champion EDI initiatives across the Club.

Performance & Reward

• Coordinate the performance appraisal process to drive accountability and professional growth.
• Oversee compensation, benefits administration and payroll coordination with the Finance team.
• Implement and review reward and benefits that align with the club’s culture and values.

Other responsibilities:

We expect our people to demonstrate and promote our values at all times to ensure Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s brand is always held in the highest regard both internally and in public. It is expected that you will:

·        Be proactive in promoting inclusiveness across the club and reporting any discrimination that you witness.

·        Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk that visit the Club.

·        Promote a positive environment that is welcoming, friendly and supportive.

·        Foster a culture of togetherness and commit to contributing to a strong team ethic.

·        Be passionate about delivering excellent customer service to everyone that comes through our doors.

The nature of our work and the size of our team here at Worcestershire County Cricket Club requires everyone to be flexible, motivated and an excellent team player.

This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of tasks but represents the key duties and responsibilities required by the role. You may be required to take on such reasonable additional or other responsibilities and tasks as we need from time to time.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1st July.

Worcestershire County Cricket Club recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification:

·        Minimum of Level 5 CIPD qualified

·        Proven experience in a stand-alone HR role or a senior HR generalist position.

·        Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices and employee relations.

·        Hands-on experience with HR administration, payroll coordination, and compliance.

·        Ability to manage sensitive employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion.

·        Experience in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and systems.

·        A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work across all levels of the club.

·        Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to obtain this by the start date. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The nature of our work and the size of our team here at Worcestershire County Cricket Club requires everyone to be flexible, motivated and an excellent team player.

This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of tasks but represents the key duties and responsibilities required by the role. You may be required to take on such reasonable additional or other responsibilities and tasks as we need from time to time.

This is a part time role working 28 hours per week over 4 days. You may be required to work very occasional evenings and weekends during the Cricket season.

The salary for this role is £40,000 FTE (based on 35 hours).

Our benefits:

·        Contributory pension scheme, paid via salary sacrifice

·        Death in Service cover at four times your annual salary.

·        Free city centre parking at Premier Inn car park

·        Paid time off at Christmas

·        Free gym membership at Nuffield Health

·        Your birthday off each year or a celebration day of your choosing

·        Access to Pears Rewards

·        Access to WeCare Employee Support Services and EAP

·        Complimentary match tickets for family & friends.