Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of sports fashion, outdoors, and gym apparel, with colleagues working in stores across numerous markets worldwide.
Role Overview
Advance the People Teams' impact by delivering and maintaining the configuration of a full HRIS programme aimed at positioning JD as an employer of choice. The JD People team puts the colleague at the heart of everything we do to develop a level of service that emulates the JD brand and maximises colleague experience.
Responsibilities
* Applying subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes
* Identifying areas where technical solutions would improve functional performance; consulting across various operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialised knowledge
* Recommending technical solutions that determine software requirements or configuration
* Managing competing priorities and maintaining an understanding of legislative requirements for HCM, time capture, and pay
* Determining whether technical solutions meet defined requirements and verifying technical reference information, including user guides, training manuals, and system requirements
* Designing, building, and testing integrations between the HCM solution and other product workstreams
* Synchronising with other HR experts to complete compliance, SKU testing, BAU changes, design consistency, and more
* Demonstrable credentials as a leading subject‑matter expert of a People discipline
* Experience with recruitment and HR systems is desirable
* Experience working with HCM information systems
* Advanced knowledge of business operations and project management
* Advanced ability to recommend and implement technical solutions for cross‑functional projects
* Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities to introduce and implement technical solutions
* Excellent record‑keeping, written, and verbal communication skills
Benefits
We offer staff discounts on JD Group brands and other organisational brands, as well as personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industry: Retail
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