HR Manager (South Region) -

Legends Global; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and entertainment company in the UK is seeking an HR Operations Partner. This role focuses on HR support, employee relations, and compliance with UK laws. The ideal candidate holds a degree in HR and a CIPD level 5 qualification, with strong HR experience. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and health support programs. This position requires you to be proactive and collaborative, ensuring employee engagement and organisational growth.

Benefits

Discounted tickets for events

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance policy

Pension contribution

Healthshield support

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support for UK employees.
• Support employee relations processes including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting in HRIS systems.

Skills

HR generalist experience in the UK

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of UK employment law

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or related field

CIPD qualification level 5

Job description

About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

You will support lead on all aspects of HR operations for the UK business while aligning with Legends' global HR strategy. This is a hands-on role, balancing strategic input with operational delivery, and requires a strong understanding of UK employment law, HR best practice, and people management. The role will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, driving engagement, compliance, and organisational growth.

This role will cover the South Region, and while London is a key hub, we are happy to consider applications from talented professionals based outside of London to include Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and Buckinghamshire.

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 Legends Global, 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; Legends Global 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 Legends Global 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

• Provide day-to-day HR support for UK employees, including HR administration, policy guidance, and employee queries.
• Support employee relations processes, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and other workplace issues.
• Coordinate and manage TUPE transfers, including consultation, documentation, and smooth integration of transferred employees.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, TUPE regulations, GDPR, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting in HRIS systems.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on HR policies and processes.
• Support HR projects and initiatives across Europe, ensuring alignment with global HR standards.
• Handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Champion employee engagement and well being.
• Manage the PDR process with stakeholders and ensure robust performance management processes are in place.

We are looking for someone with

• Degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• CIPD qualification level 5.
• HR generalist experience in the UK, with strong exposure to employee relations.
• Experience supporting TUPE processes in the UK.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law, GDPR, and HR compliance.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Experience in fast-paced or multi-site businesses is desirable.
• Willingness to be flexible and able to travel to include occasional overnight stays.

Recruitment Process Outlined

• 1st Stage - Intro call with Talent Team.
• 2nd Stage - Interview with Head of HR and HR Director.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends 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.