Interim HR Officer
- Recruiter
- Online Resourcing (SDA)
- Location
- Southampton
- Salary
- A competitive salary + excellent benefits
- Posted
- 16 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 24 Feb 2017
- Sectors
- Human Resources
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
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Southampton Football Club is a Premier League club competing at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, accountability, creativity and aspiration - this is The Southampton Way.
We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others.
At Southampton Football Club you'll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging work environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do.
We don't stand still, we are constantly moving forward.
What is the Interim HR Officer role?
6 months fixed term - Full Time - 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR practitioner to join a forward thinking and progressive HR team in a period of transformation.
The position of Interim HR Officer, based at St. Mary's Stadium, will provide generalist HR advice to all corporate divisions, across Commercial and Business Support, during a 6 month period initially. The role will cover the duties and responsibilities of the current HR Officer who will be assigned to a project role for 6-9 months.
You will join a team of 6 HR professionals who work closely to ensure a fair and consistent process for all people related matters. We look to get the most out of our people in an environment which encourages engagement, creativity and development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to Managers in all HR related matters including; recruitment, training and development, employee relations and performance monitoring. You will play a key role in promoting our culture and values in all day to day activities to ensure our people work in environment which is fun, challenging and rewarding.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a personable candidate, who has proven experience within a fast paced commercial business environment. We are looking for you to develop relationships with your Managers effectively in order to build and maintain a level of respect which ensures you able to consistently provide trusted advice on day to day people issues.
The ideal candidate will embrace our values and working culture and become an ambassador for the Southampton Way. You will also have a flexible approach which manages the balance between department needs with the business needs.
We'd also like the ideal candidate to come on board and hit the ground running and ensure a fulfilled level of service during the absence of the current HR Officer for the corporate divisions. You will need to be willing to work closing with the HR Officers and HR team to ensure we maintain standards of HR delivery during this period of transformation. This role gives you the chance to enhance your HR skills and develop in an environment which offers unlimited opportunity.
The competencies which are required for the Interim HR Officer include:
Experience Essential
- 3 or more years' experience in a generalist HR Officer/Advisor position.
Experience Desirable
- Experience within a fast paced HR environment.
- Experience within the sports industry.
- Experience within a leading commercial brand.
Qualifications (incl. certifications) Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience.
- CIPD Level 5 or above.
- Team Leading Diploma or working towards.
Qualifications Desirable
- A degree in Psychology or Sociology or a related subject.
Skills Essential
- Exceptional organisation skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relay messages clearly and concisely to all levels of the hierarchy.
- IT literate - can use Word, Excel and PowerPoint to an Intermediate to Advanced level.
- Quality focus - takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work.
- Drive and Energy - demonstrates enthusiasm and is personally committed to achieving objectives set.
- Enthusiastic and personally committed to achieving objectives set.
- Receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement.
- Can work well within a team environment.
- Has experience with HR Information Systems.
- Offers empathy when required and ensures decisions are made with the Club's values and overall vision/strategy in mind.
What do you get in return?
If you are successful you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;
- A competitive salary depending on experience.
- Two Season Tickets.
- 26 day's holiday per year.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Incentivised Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
- Child Care Vouchers.
- Free onsite parking.
- Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
If you are keen to undertake a new exciting challenge as Interim HR Officer, please click APPLY.
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2017.
Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day to day contact with the Club is paramount. The Company is committed to creating a safe culture for all.
Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Southampton Football Club is a Premier League club competing at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, accountability, creativity and aspiration - this is The Southampton Way.
We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others.
At Southampton Football Club you'll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging work environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do.
We don't stand still, we are constantly moving forward.
What is the Interim HR Officer role?
6 months fixed term - Full Time - 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR practitioner to join a forward thinking and progressive HR team in a period of transformation.
The position of Interim HR Officer, based at St. Mary's Stadium, will provide generalist HR advice to all corporate divisions, across Commercial and Business Support, during a 6 month period initially. The role will cover the duties and responsibilities of the current HR Officer who will be assigned to a project role for 6-9 months.
You will join a team of 6 HR professionals who work closely to ensure a fair and consistent process for all people related matters. We look to get the most out of our people in an environment which encourages engagement, creativity and development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to Managers in all HR related matters including; recruitment, training and development, employee relations and performance monitoring. You will play a key role in promoting our culture and values in all day to day activities to ensure our people work in environment which is fun, challenging and rewarding.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a personable candidate, who has proven experience within a fast paced commercial business environment. We are looking for you to develop relationships with your Managers effectively in order to build and maintain a level of respect which ensures you able to consistently provide trusted advice on day to day people issues.
The ideal candidate will embrace our values and working culture and become an ambassador for the Southampton Way. You will also have a flexible approach which manages the balance between department needs with the business needs.
We'd also like the ideal candidate to come on board and hit the ground running and ensure a fulfilled level of service during the absence of the current HR Officer for the corporate divisions. You will need to be willing to work closing with the HR Officers and HR team to ensure we maintain standards of HR delivery during this period of transformation. This role gives you the chance to enhance your HR skills and develop in an environment which offers unlimited opportunity.
The competencies which are required for the Interim HR Officer include:
Experience Essential
- 3 or more years' experience in a generalist HR Officer/Advisor position.
Experience Desirable
- Experience within a fast paced HR environment.
- Experience within the sports industry.
- Experience within a leading commercial brand.
Qualifications (incl. certifications) Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience.
- CIPD Level 5 or above.
- Team Leading Diploma or working towards.
Qualifications Desirable
- A degree in Psychology or Sociology or a related subject.
Skills Essential
- Exceptional organisation skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relay messages clearly and concisely to all levels of the hierarchy.
- IT literate - can use Word, Excel and PowerPoint to an Intermediate to Advanced level.
- Quality focus - takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work.
- Drive and Energy - demonstrates enthusiasm and is personally committed to achieving objectives set.
- Enthusiastic and personally committed to achieving objectives set.
- Receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement.
- Can work well within a team environment.
- Has experience with HR Information Systems.
- Offers empathy when required and ensures decisions are made with the Club's values and overall vision/strategy in mind.
What do you get in return?
If you are successful you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;
- A competitive salary depending on experience.
- Two Season Tickets.
- 26 day's holiday per year.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Incentivised Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
- Child Care Vouchers.
- Free onsite parking.
- Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
If you are keen to undertake a new exciting challenge as Interim HR Officer, please click APPLY.
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2017.
Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day to day contact with the Club is paramount. The Company is committed to creating a safe culture for all.
Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer