Skechers
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Coventry, West Midlands
HR Business Partner
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Job Description
Company Description THIS POSITION WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE UK: EAST, MID-EAST, MID-WEST AND SOUTH WALES About Skechers Join the thousands of Skechers innovators, advocates, and forces who are making an impact every day at Skechers, one of the biggest footwear brands in the world. Whether you love to connect with consumers on the retail floor or want to drive Skechers, an award-winning powerhouse, in a new direction, the Skechers team is the place to be. Job Description About the HR Business Partner Role The HR Business Partner (HRBP) manages and coordinates programmes, policies, and priorities of Skechers Retail Division for their region. The HRBP will assist in employee relations, recruiting and retention strategies, performance management review, training initiatives, conflict resolution, management development, and employment policies and practices. In addition, the HRBP is also one of the region's business partners in advising the store management and retail operations team regarding employee relations and HR policies and procedures. Please note: This role will cover the following areas of the UK: East, Mid-East, Mid-West and South Wales Main Duties and Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner Role * Understand the current staffing and retention levels at all store locations. * Develop, organise and implement recruiting strategies across locations, including direct recruiting, job fairs, sourcing, and screening. * Train managers on interviewing and selection to Skechers standards. * Assist with the interview and selection process of all employees. * Develop, organise and facilitate HR best practices and programmes to meet the strategic business needs of Retail Operations. * Develop & train on a variety of management development and organisational development classes for managers. * Understand and apply all employment legislation in conjunction with SKX policies and procedures, ensure employment and H&S legislation is displayed in all associates work areas. * Work collaboratively with the store management team, regional/district teams on employee relations issues. * Resolve manager and employee dissatisfaction by investigating complaints and concerns, evaluating and offering possible courses of action and provide advice, guidance, and direction for resolution. * Maintain HR records by documenting incidents and resolutions of issues. Obtain opinions from HR Director, Manager, and Advisor. * Study existing and new legislation. * Deliver exceptional customer service to the regional team, store management teams, sales associates and operations team. * To ensure compliance with H&S laws by communicating with DSM's. * Provide leadership and support to managers and associates on policy interpretation and other associate relations matters, including but not limited to performance management, internal administrative investigations, and training needs. * Review and evaluate all dismissals and performance management; exercising great care that the reasons are well documented and are not arbitrary or discriminatory. * Monitor and review region compensation guidelines and exceptions. * Manage various projects as assigned. * Travel the region extensively to ensure proper visibility from HR. Qualifications Core skills as an HR Business Partner * Must be qualified to the appropriate CIPD level. * Must have previous employee relations experience with working knowledge of employment laws and regulations. * Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels with all levels of business. * Must be computer literate, with high knowledge of MS Office and similar packages. * Ability to read, understand and execute HR related reports, policies, and initiatives. * Coach and train managers on a variety of topics. * Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships within all store locations and other field and corporate departments. * Ability to travel the area based on business needs. * To be adaptable and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Additional Information What you'll get * Full-Time permeant role * Competitive Salary * 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) * Product discount * Group Personal Pension * Group Income Protection * Group Life Assurance * Long Service Award If this sounds like a role for you, please click to apply, and visit about.skechers.com/careers/ for more details on Skechers. Qualifications: Core skills as an HR Business Partner Must be qualified to the appropriate CIPD level. Must have previous employee relations experience with working knowledge of employment laws and regulations. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels with all levels of business. Must be computer literate, with high knowledge of MS Office and similar packages. Ability to read, understand and execute HR related reports, policies, and initiatives. Coach and train managers on a variety of topics. Ability to maintain effective