SuperValu Careers

Main purpose of the role:
Maintain and enhance the store`s human resources by planning, implementing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programmes and practices.

The ideal candidate will have/be:
- 2 years` experience in a relevant position
- CIPD qualification is desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Good delegation skills
- Highly driven with a strong work ethic
- An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets
- Commerciality and brand awareness
- Passion for grocery retail
- Thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Main duties:
- Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative
- Ensure optimum employment levels through appropriate recruitment and selection procedures
- Develop appropriate personal training and development plans are in place for each employee
- Promote a harmonious working atmosphere in store through proactive employee communication and problem resolution
- Ensure the store is compliant with relevant legislation and implement procedures as required
- Ensure that all employees receive an induction and initial and on-going training
- Document and record all internal and external training
- Manage probation periods accordingly
- Maintain employee attendance, holiday and leave records
- When necessary, implement the Grievance and Disciplinary polices correctly
- Ensure that all customer service programmes and procedures are in place and provide appropriate training as required
- Liaise with shop and union officials in accordance with company policies (if applicable).

JOB DESCRIPTION - HR Manager (Part-time x 3 days)

Title: HR Manager (Part-time x 3 days)

3 days 9-5.30pm

Responsible to: Owners

Main Purpose of the Job:

Due to expansion, this is a unique opportunity for a HR professional to achieve better work life balance by supporting our key HR initiatives, including the provision of responsive internal colleague support, on a part time basis.

This is a fast paced role operating across four retail entities which includes an exciting new store opening. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding employees and Managers on all things HR.

Key Accountabilities:

Main Duties:

Recruitment and Selection

Assist in talent acquisition and selection including:

• Drafting of job description
• Advertising of position
• Organisation and conducting of interviews
• Ensuring background and reference checks are completed

Induction:

• Conduct onboarding of all new staff

Training

• Design and execute training programmes as appropriate.
• Ensure all required training is up to date for all staff members, including health and safety training.

Performance Management

• Conducting of performance reviews.
• Implementation of performance improvement plans.

HR Systems

• Accurate management of HR systems.

HR Administration

• Manage employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy.
• Draft company documentation in line with employment legislation.
• Drafting, issuing and reviewing a range of letters to employees.
• Managing absenteeism, disciplinary, grievance and probation on a regular basis.

General Other Duties

• Observe a professional manner at all times, representing the ethos and values of the Company.
• Display a high degree of professionalism and strict confidentiality at all times.
• Provide employees and managers with an available first point of contact for questions and guidance on fundamental HR topics and issues.
• Ensure that all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved.
• Complete all documentation relating to the role in the Company and ensure compliance with Company policies/relevant legislation at all times.
• Contribute towards the efficient and effective delivery of services.
• Undertake other HR projects or initiatives as required.

Requirements

• 5-10 years previous broad HR experience desirable.
• Ability to forge positive work relationships at all levels and be flexible.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills with the ability to work on own initiative to achieve results.
• Relevant third level HR qualification with up to date Irish employment law knowledge.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Previous Retail experience would be advantageous.