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 Scotland or Northern Ireland with solid knowledge and generalist experience in HR-related activities, practices and policies.

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.
• Ensuring that 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. 

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.