HR Generalist - Northampton, United Kingdom - Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co.

Verified Company

Northampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB PURPOSE

To provide comprehensive HR support to the HR Manager and the business in all aspects of HR advice, and employee relations cases.

To drive HR initiatives that enable operational effectiveness and ensure the business achieves the annual financial plan

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES_
To be first point of escalation for all queries and employee relations cases across the Retail business. Ensure they are dealt with in a proactive and timely manner in line with local legislations and company policies
To provide input on policy reviews by researching and staying ahead of legal timelines and updates
To have a proactive approach in driving down employee turnover, creating action plans for high attrition stores, and sharing best practice approaches across the region and cluster
To drive a highperformance culture across Retail through talent management, performance management, and leadership development
Partner with Retail districts, to provide HR functional support and advice to Store Management. To maintain a dynamic strategy which ensures managers are upskilled and empowered to reduce employee relations cases and escalations
Support the HR Manager to provide partnership to the business to identify strategies to increase employee engagement through effective communication, policies, and practices
Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to daytoday management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Actively manage employee contracts, benefits and overall lifecycle at all stages, ensuring compliance with the local legislations and company policies
Ensure all Retail managers have a full understanding of HR processes and support as part of their onboarding
Educate and guide the business to ensure "bestin class" HR practices and procedures are in place. Drive accountability to line managers to ensure compliance in adopting and using Workday to manage their data and teams
Establish and maintain a strong partnership with your key stakeholders across the organisation and Cluster HR team
To connect regularly and have a valuable contribution to HRG network across the cluster to ensure consistency in ways of working

Travel requirement: 30% across UK & Ireland

JOB REQUIREMENTS_

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in Human Resources, Employment Law or CIPD preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within a HR function
Previous experience from retail is an advantage but not a must
A full UK driving license and access to transport are also essential

Functional Competencies:

In depth knowledge of UK employment law is a must
Computer literate and system minded
Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships
Wellorganized, detail minded and highly accurate
Persuasive communication / presentation skills
Result oriented and business minded
High integrity
Team player and collaborative style
Proactive

Specialized Knowledge/Technical Skills:
Positive outlook

Enthusiasm

Working in confidential environment

Driven to achieve results

Passionate and determined

Commercially minded

Original and authentic

Decision Making and Problem solving:
Working on own initiative and a self-starter

Written and verbal English

Problem Solving

Pragmatic

Engaging people and building rapport

Excellent communication

Well balanced and calm in a crisis

Internal & External Relationships:
Interpersonal skills

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

LOCATION
Northampton, United Kingdom

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time