We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable HR Officer to join our HR team. If you have just finished your CIPD qualification and are looking for your first HR Officer role, then this could be the position for you!
About us…
Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!
Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.
What is ARC?
We embrace diversity
We develop our people
We care for our visitors
We think about our impact
We are proud of our sport
Work Perks of being a HR Officer...
- Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
- Discounted food & ARC days out
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Company life assurance scheme
- Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
- Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more…
About the role:
The HR Officer will be responsible for all general human resources administration on site at Wolverhampton Racecourse and a limited headcount across other midlands venues, working under the Head of People Operations (Racing).
Responsibilities
Resourcing/Recruitment
- Manage the recruitment process including advert compilation, selection, interviews and appointment.
- To coordinate and conduct inductions, arranging meetings with appropriate staff.
- To support Staffing Managers ensuring that appropriate paperwork is in place for all casual workers in order to meet legislative requirements and maintain casual worker status.
Employee Relations
- Work closely with senior and line managers, providing them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of HR activities (including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, restructuring, investigations, disciplinary, capability and grievance matters, performance management, redundancy planning etc.), in order to ensure a consistent and fair approach to people management.
Learning and Development
- Ensure the Company’s performance appraisal system is implemented effectively.
- Follow up individual development needs and source training provisions as required, monitoring costs against budget.
- Maintain training records for all staff and assist with any training initiatives, as required.
Reporting/other
- Monitor sickness and absence levels and take action as necessary.
- Review and manage new starter and leaver processes, including conducting exit interviews for all staff.
- Manage maternity/paternity/shared parental leave administration and flexible working requests.
- Manage health issues and medical referrals.
- Manage the information held and personnel files to ensure it is updated in a timely and accurate manner and complies with any legal or data protection policies.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as reasonably required to meet the needs of the business.
- Promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce.
The person we are looking for as a HR Officer has…..
Qualifications/Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an administrative capacity with proven success
- CIPD Level 3
- Capable in all MSOffice packages
- HR experience preferable
Personality:
- Organised and efficient
- Attention to detail
- Trustworthy
- Good communicator
- Works well under pressure
To be an ambassador for ARC and for our site, taking personal responsibility for finding out about our product and services, and at all times striving to represent the Company in the most professional, courteous and efficient manner possible.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.
Closing Date
23-01-2025
