Human Resources Business Partner

Founded in 1866, Harlequins is one of the most iconic rugby clubs globally. Recognised around the world, we are proud to be a founding member of the RFU, boasting more Presidents than any other club, as well as a healthy dose of current and legendary Men’s and Women’s international players.

As leaders of the game, we are ambitious to build on our success. To do this we move at tempo, we are unconventional in our thinking and approach, and we recognise the value that each role in the team plays in delivering success.

We are looking for an experienced and versatile HR professional, to provide a pro-active HR partner service to the corporate and commercial functions of the Club. Over the last 2 years we have been on a journey of transformation of the HR function ensuring it is at the heart of the Club, adding value, building the culture and supporting business decision making. This new role is a further step towards this vision.

Working in a small agile team, reporting to the People Director, flexible 4 days a week, with one day a week working from home, this role will provide real stretch and autonomy, but you will also need to be happy to get stuck in the day to day, including having oversight of the monthly payroll (prepared by the HR Assistant).

Alongside HR business partnering, there will be the opportunity to get involved with projects and initiatives around engagement, performance and organisational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with relevant business areas to provide a proactive end to end HR business partner service adapted to the teams needs and culture.
• Partner, coach and build the capability of managers to anticipate organisational issues and develop high performing teams.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and onboarding processes.
• Coach, advise and support on HR related topics, including employee relations, talent management, reward and recognition, and performance and development.
• Orchestrate new hire inductions, providing comprehensive onboarding and orientation.
• Provide expert advice and deliver practical solutions around employee related issues.
• Provide monthly HR data analytics and utilise data to identify issues, target people-related action plans and demonstrate impact.
• Support in developing people plans, engaging, coaching and equipping managers to deliver top performance across their teams.
• Proactively identify employee development needs and implement effective training and development programs.
• Support the People Director on any HR projects
• Deputise for the People Director as needed.

You will be an experienced HR Manager/Business Partner, with a proven background in offering operational HR excellence, and successfully partnering with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver innovative commercial solutions ready to take the next steps.

CIPD qualified, intellectually curious, with high EQ and the confidence to constructively challenge when required.

In return, we offer the following benefits

Opportunity to work with a dynamic, fun team dedicated to driving organisational success.

If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

In return, we offer the following benefits

• Competitive Salary c: £50,000pa pro-rata
• Medical Cash plan
• Pension Contribution 5%
• Life Assurance
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff kit and match day tickets