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Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a British institution within the retailing world.

Working for the HR Director you will have exposure to the whole generalist remit and be responsible for a team of 3. An enthusiastic, energetic and positive approach is required along with a real passion to make a difference.

As well as all the day to day operational work you will have a number of key projects to manage and be a part of the senior management team.

You must have had HR experience working within retail and an exposure to fashion is desirable.

Human Resources manager

Reports to - HR & Change Director

Main purpose -. To support the company's business plan by implementing an effective HR Strategy and delivering a proactive HR service to the Business that will have maximum impact on employee engagement, productivity and ultimately service and profitability

Communication

• Ensure communication of all employee changes and where necessary via consultation process.
• Communicate regularly with Directors and Heads of departments
• Communicate of the HR Strategy to the business
• Deliver a proactive HR service to the business, striving to provide the highest service levels at all times

Recruitment & Selection

• Manage the recruitment plan by implementing a progressive recruitment strategy to provide a constant supply of high calibre employees.
• Develop and implement new and appropriate selection and recruitment techniques, both internal and external, to meet both business needs and HR policy and practice, within budget.
• Work with Managers to plan appropriate staffing levels to match commercial needs and within cost parameters.
• Monitor and evaluate staff turnover, and develop a clear strategy to improve staff retention.
• Advise on Visa/work permit applications
• Responsible for recruitment for HR Team
• Assist in high level recruitment processes when necessary

Employee Relations

• Develop and implement best practice at all times
• Advise Directors & Managers on policy and processes and support them in its implementation eg. change management, department restructure, redundancy selection and consultation
• Ensure the company meets its legislative requirements.
• Advise and develop line managers on appropriate high level disciplinary and grievance procedures in accordance with HR & legal guidelines
• Assist Managers & Directors in identifying performance and conduct issues and support them to deal with them effectively
• Consult with Employment Lawyers with regard to tribunals & high risk situations
• Advise Managers on performance management programmes and how to manage and implement
• Ensure HR policies are user friendly,'' are communicated to the business effectively, are adhered to and are accessible.
• Review and update policies as required
• Keep abreast of reward & recognition in the market place and develop new and existing compensation polices for the business ensuring they remain competitive within industry
• Develop processes to ensure a consistent approach in people management systems.
• Review all current processes and streamline where possible
• Ensure Contracts of Employment and offer letters meet all legislative requirements and are user friendly'.

Functional Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the HR Team
• Together with Payroll Manager manage the remuneration and benefits for employees

Strategic Planning

• Review HR reports and use this information to identify and focus on key issues with managers
• Evaluate KPI's and implement processes to improve results
• Support the company business objectives and implement the HR Strategy to reflect these

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Management experience in a hands on, fast paced HR environment
• Retail service exposure
• Able to operate on own initiative
• Enthusiastic and flexibility to manage change positively
• Prepared to challenge opinions and negotiate to an agreeable solution
• Strong communicator able to influence at all levels
• Team orientated
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills, organised and methodical
• Focused, self-motivated
• Customer focused
• Flexible, adaptable and forward thinking
• Commercially astute & PC literate

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