HR Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile professional sports club is seeking an HR Manager. This role involves leading the HR function, managing recruitment, talent development, and driving diversity initiatives. Ideal candidates have HR experience in dynamic environments. The position offers a hybrid work model in the East Midlands.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management, recruitment, and talent development.
• Ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and onboarding aligning with culture.
• Manage employee lifecycle including performance appraisals.
• Drive staff wellbeing initiatives and engagement.

Skills

Proven hands-on HR experience across employee lifecycle

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR software

Job description

Overview

HR Manager
£40,000 – £50,000 DOE – Hybrid (flexibility required) – Leicstershire/Nottinghamshire/Cambridgeshire

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? This is a fantastic standalone opportunity to lead the HR function within a high-profile professional sports club.

I am looking for an HR Manager who can bring energy, expertise, and a people-first approach to drive forward recruitment, talent development, and EDI strategy. This is a broad and exciting hands-on role, working closely with leaders and staff across the organisation, supporting them to deliver at the highest level. A background in sport, retail, hospitality or similarly, fast passed, high profile, dynamic environments would be advantageous to understand the stakeholders and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and onboarding, ensuring all new hires align with the organisation’s culture.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle including probation reviews, performance appraisals/management, and professional development.
• Review and maintain HR policies and processes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Partner with Finance to manage salary budgets and workforce planning.
• Drive staff wellbeing initiatives, ensuring engagement and support across the workforce.
• Own the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and succession planning processes.
• Design and deliver leadership development programmes to strengthen future capability.
• Deliver the EDI strategy

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on HR experience across the full employee lifecycle including people management, recruitment, and talent development.
• Energy, passion, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong organisational skills, process-driven approach, and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Confidence in handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR software systems.

Benefits

This is a unique chance to shape the HR function within an ambitious and growing sporting business, working in an environment where performance, culture, and development are central. You’ll have the scope to drive initiatives that leave a lasting impact, while also supporting the personal and professional growth of staff at every level.

If you’re motivated by making a difference and excited about being part of a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.