Regional HR Officer - NI

Smyths Toys; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Smyths Toys seeks a Regional HR Officer in Northern Ireland, responsible for HR compliance and support across multiple stores. Ideal candidates will possess a strong HR background and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment. The role requires travel, a full driving license, and offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

7.5% matched pension

31 days annual leave

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

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge and generalist experience in HR practices and policies.
• Experience in retail organisations and fast-paced environments.
• Full driving license and own car required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting HR audits for legal compliance.
• Advising line managers on HR matters.
• Attending disciplinary and grievance meetings as needed.

Skills

Employee relations knowledge

Coaching line managers

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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 inNorthern Ireland with solid knowledge and generalist experience in HR-related activities, practices and policies to look after our Northern Irish and Dublin stores.

You’ll have experience coaching and influencing line managers. Ideally, you’ll have experience in a retail organisation but more importantly, you’ll have worked in a fast paced, changing environment. You’ll also be a self-starter with a tenacious and delivery focused approach.

This role will involve extensive travel and nights away from home so you will need to be flexible. A full driving license and your own car are also a must as you’ll be visiting stores spread across fairly large geographical areas.

Salary banding - £30,000 to £35,000 per annum

Responsibilities/Duties

You’ll be a HR generalist and your responsibilities will include;

• Conducting HR audits to ensure legal compliance in stores.
• Working closely with line managers offering advice in line with legislation.
• Attending investigation, disciplinary and grievance meetings as and when needed.
• To act as a central point of contact for managers and all employees.
• Ensuringthat there is compliance with the absence management process across the UK stores and that consistent action is taken.
• Supporting with new store set up as part of the business expansion.
• Assisting the Head of HR as required

You should have good employee relations knowledge, strong interpersonal skills and be able to work with large case loads.

• 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
  • EnhancedMaternity 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!