HR Business Partner

Legends/ASM Global Europe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HR Business Partner, where your expertise will help shape a more inclusive culture. In this pivotal role, you will support leadership and drive HR initiatives that align with organizational goals. You will collaborate with venue General Managers and senior leaders, making a real impact on the HR strategy. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this organization values respect and accountability, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic team and transform the future of HR, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Discounted tickets

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance policy

% Pension contribution

Healthshield support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Generalist HR role with partnering responsibilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to provide effective HR support across people-related matters.
• Lead initiatives to develop colleagues through training and development programmes.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of HR best practices

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage work programmes

Knowledge of TUPE processes

Job description

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About LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL
Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues, stadiums, arenas, conventions centres, and theatres.

Our organisation is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

About The Role

As our HR Business Partner for the UK Venues, you’ll play a key role in supporting and shaping our people strategy as we continue to grow. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our leadership team, working closely with venue General Managers and senior leaders to provide HR guidance and solutions that align with our goals and values.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and help shape the future of HR in a growing organisation. Your expertise will help us build a stronger, more inclusive culture and contribute to the ongoing success of the company.

What We Can Offer

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave.

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of % Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; ASM will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join ASM you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet.

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership and GMs to understand business needs and provide effective HR support across people-related matters.
• Lead initiatives to develop colleagues, driving growth through training and development programmes.
• Manage and coach junior HR team members to support their growth and development.
• Lead on employee relations issues and oversee the recruitment process, from role design to onboarding.
• Support performance management through coaching and training for people managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Contribute to the development of HR strategy and lead initiatives to improve engagement, retention, and absence management.
• Assist with the implementation of HR systems, policies, and global initiatives to ensure alignment with the business.
• Share best practices across the team, identify opportunities for improvement, and adapt HR processes for better delivery.
• Ensure timely delivery of key HR processes and support succession planning for talent development.
• Work with leaders to create business cases to enhance performance and remain agile in a growing organisation.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Significant experience in a Generalist HR role, including partnering responsibilities.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
• Proven ability to plan and manage work programmes, handle conflicting demands, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to adapt to the demands of a multi-site work environment.
• Previous experience managing people or mentoring junior team members.
• Knowledge of TUPE processes and related legal requirements.

Recruitment Process Outlined

• 1st Stage- Intro Call with Talent Team
• 2nd Stage- F2F Meeting with HR Director

Inclusive Workplace

At ASM Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.