About us:
We are the market leader in original and authentic football shirts so if you have an interest in sustainable fashion and sportswear then this is a great opportunity to join our team at Classic Football Shirts. Directors Matt Dale and Doug Bierton founded the company as students and friends in 2006 during their university years, as avid classic football shirt collectors they spotted there was a gap in the market for buying and selling football shirts, since then we have worked with nearly every major football brand and team to grow the greatest and largest collection of football shirts to offer our loyal customers.
We welcome all suitably qualified applicants and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We have a great work ethic and a friendly group of diverse employees who enjoy working here to help carry out our mission.
Job title: People Partner (Maternity Cover) - 12 month FTC
The People Partner (Maternity Cover) will provide hands-on HR support to the business during maternity leave. This role is focused on supporting the HR team, maintaining continuity, and ensuring smooth delivery of existing HR projects and processes.
The People Partner will work closely with the HR team and Finance Director, providing guidance on employee relations, HR operations, and recruitment, while sharing expertise to develop the HR Advisor.
This role is focused on supporting and delivering existing HR activities, rather than leading the HR function or introducing new strategies.
Location: Hybrid - Broadway, Hyde SK14 4QF, Manchester City Centre Dale Street & Home based.
Application Process: Please email a CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@classicfootballshirts.co.uk
Hours: 39 hours per week, 5 days a week Mon-Fri
Responsibilities:
- Act as a point of expertise for complex HR queries, supporting the HR team as needed.
- Ensure day-to-day HR matters are addressed effectively, keeping processes and standards consistent across the business.
- Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance and support to the HR team, helping to build capability and confidence across the function
- Assist in the development of the wider HR team
- Support the HR team in progressing existing HR projects and initiatives, including:
- Employee engagement survey rollout and follow-up actions
- Onboarding and employee experience improvements
- Performance management processes
- Adoption and use of the new HRIS
- Ensure ongoing HR projects continue on schedule during the maternity cover period.
- Provide support on employment rights act employment law changes, helping the team implement any required actions.
- Ensure HR practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation and internal policies.
- Provide HR support for any EU store expansions, working alongside external advisors where required.
- Assist the HR team with any employment queries related to international locations.
- Support recruitment activities with the People & Culture Officer to ensure a smooth, consistent, and compliant hiring process.
- Maintain current recruitment processes and practices.
- Provide HR input and guidance to the Internal Communications Executive where people-related communication is required.
The job duties list is not exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope / level of the role.
About you
- Experienced HR professional, ideally within a fast-paced SME environment
- Strong employee relations experience with confidence handling complex cases
- Comfortable balancing commercial realities with people considerations
- Enjoys developing others and sharing knowledge
- Hands-on and pragmatic - willing to get involved in operational delivery when needed
- Experience with UK employment law (knowledge of EU employment considerations beneficial but not essential)
- Experience supporting HR systems or HRIS implementation is a plus
- Experience supporting or mentoring more junior HR team members