Regional HR Officer - Scotland / North East, Livingston
Client:
Smyths Toys
Location:
Livingston, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
5262caf615d7
Job Views:
3
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
Job Description:
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 inScotland or the North East with solid knowledge and generalist experience in HR-related activities, practices and policies to look after our Scottish and Northern UK 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.
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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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