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Human Resources Assistant
AFC Bournemouth · Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Belgium
AFC Bournemouth, BH7 7AF Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth Part-time Posted Apply until 20 November 2026 Coaching
Job Purpose
To deliver a highly confidential, comprehensive and effective HR service through the administration of key HR processes. You will assist in providing generalist, day-to-day HR support in relation to all HR operations in a busy and fast-paced working environment, supporting the Human Resources Advisor with a wide range of HR activities and providing effective HR administration.
The HR department supports the HR function for all business, First Team, Academy and Women’s team staff, as well as the wider Black Knight Football Group when required.
This fixed-term role has been created to meet increased operational demands resulting from temporary departmental changes. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive, hands-on approach who is eager to build their experience and develop a broad understanding of Human Resources in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
- Provide answers to HR-related queries or provide general advice as directed by the HR Advisor.
- Process the offboarding of staff members.
- Support the HR Advisor to co-ordinate and deliver the monthly staff newsletter.
- Support formal HR meetings through note-taking, document preparation and administrative co-ordination.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Assist with all recruitment and retention activities in line with safer recruitment and EDI requirements, including monitoring the jobs inbox.
- Process new starters and conduct pre-employment checks.
Reward and Recognition
- Help the HR Advisor deliver and co-ordinate rewards and recognition activities.
Learning and Development
- Help co-ordinate and organise the delivery of the Club’s Learning and Development schedule.
Casual Workers
- Assist the HR Advisor in the HR management of all casual workers across the Club.
- Deliver administrative support to ensure the Club is compliant with casual worker requirements.
HRIS & HR Records
- Support the HR team in maintaining up-to-date and compliant HR records and databases.
- Collate and provide payroll updates to the Finance team.
- Support the HR Advisor with research, benchmarking and data-gathering activities.
- Prepare documentation and information to support policy reviews and updates.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Provide administrative support to the Mental Health First Aiders Group / Mental Health Lead.
- Maintain communication channels regarding mental health and wellbeing.
- Become Mental Health First Aid trained.
General
- Support the HR Advisor with any ad-hoc tasks required.
- As a member of staff, ensure that in all matters you follow and actively promote the Club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the Club.
- As a member of staff, ensure that you adhere to the Club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Basic understanding of, or willingness to learn, HR policies, procedures and employment law.
- Willingness to learn and develop HR knowledge and skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
- Professional, diplomatic and discreet approach.
- Strong work ethic with a proactive attitude.
- Adaptable and receptive to change.
- Confident, resilient and approachable.
- Proficient IT skills, including intermediate-level Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
- CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it.
- Experience using HR systems (e.g. Pinpoint, StaffSavvy or Sentry).
- Experience supporting employee wellbeing or mental health initiatives.
- Qualified Mental Health First Aider.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking.
- Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets (subject to eligibility and availability).
- Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.
- Discounts at the Club Superstore.
- Access to Health Cash Plan with Simplyhealth.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
- Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
- Club pension and Life Assurance Scheme.
- Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).
- Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our Club social team.
- Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
- Paid day’s leave on your birthday.
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