Smyths Toys Superstores
Regional HR Officer - NI / ROI
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Regional HR Officer - NI / ROI
About The Role
Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.
We’re looking for a Regional HR Officer based in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland with solid knowledge and generalist experience in HR-related activities, practices and policies to look after our Northern Irish and Dublin stores.
You will utilise your deep generalist HR knowledge and HR systems acumen to provide consultative guidance to our line managers, enabling them to build high-performing teams and maintain rigorous compliance in a fast-paced, evolving retail landscape. A proven track record of coaching and influencing managers is essential.
You’ll also be a self-starter with a tenacious and delivery-focused approach. Flexibility with travel, your own car and a full driving license is also a must, as you’ll be visiting stores spread across fairly large geographical areas and overnight stays will be required.
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Salary banding - £30,000 to £37,000 per annum
Responsibilities/Duties
You’ll be a HR generalist and your responsibilities will include;
Strategic Collaboration: Act as a trusted consultant, collaborating closely with line managers to deliver sound, legally compliant HR advice, empowering them to manage their teams effectively.
HR Systems & Data Integrity: Manage and optimise HR systems, trackers, and databases, ensuring data accuracy and leveraging system capabilities to provide meaningful insights and streamline HR processes.
Compliance & Auditing: Drive high standards of people management by conducting comprehensive HR audits within UK stores and overseeing meticulous compliance with absence management and other critical HR criteria.
Employee Relations Expertise: Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including attending and advising on investigation, disciplinary, and grievance meetings.
Lifecycle Management Support: Provide expert management support for key employee lifecycle processes, including maternity leave and flexible working applications.
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Talent Acquisition Support: Partner with the business to assist with recruitment efforts across all functional areas.
Central Resource: Serve as the primary, reliable point of contact for managers and all employees across the region.
You should have good employee relations knowledge, strong interpersonal skills and be able to work with large case loads. Proven experience in an HR Officer or Advsier role is required.
Benefits
An attractive competitive salary A benefits package inclusive of: 7.5% matched pension 31 days annual leave rising with length of service Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cover Employee Assistance Programme In-store discount High street discounts Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Payments Special Life-Event Gifts Length of Service Awards This is an exciting opportunity to join and gain experience in a highly successful and dynamic organisation with significant growth plans.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and the only thing that matters to us is your ability to do this role. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today!
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