Job Description Store HR Business Partner Dunnes Stores is Irelands leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. It has relentless focus to revolutionise and reimagine the role retail plays in our customer's lives to create an enriched enjoyable shopping experience. Dunnes Stores is a big supporter of Irish talent and is increasingly creating collections with leading Irish designers in fashion and homewares. At the same time, Dunnes Stores with its rich history of being an iconic Irish brand, has remained a family run privately owned company with over 15,000 employees world-wide and continues to focus on creating the best employee experience where talent can thrive and have a long career with plenty of choice of opportunities. We currently have a vacancy for HR Business Partner in the Westmeath area. Reporting to the Store Manager the primary job function of the HRBP will be to provide a complete Human Resource service to the store. Typically this role is Monday to Friday, however some flexibility is required based on the needs of the business. Key responsibilities: HR Partnering Partner with the Store Managers and Department Managers to assess workforce needs and carry out forecasting/budgeting exercises on current and future skill requirements. Partner with department and store managers in monitoring any variations in the cost base of the store on a week-by-week basis. Coaching and advise managers on a wide range of HR matters within the store such as our HR policies and procedures. To support Store Management to address all store team performance concerns within the store. Monitor relevant metrics and derive insights for improvement and presenting findings to the Store Managers and wider management team. Recruitment and onboarding Supported by a centralised store recruiter, assist in recruitment activities such as screening and interviewing for store teams and store management. To conduct the company induction to all new employees in-store that is consistent and in line company policies and procedure. Talent Development Training and development of our in-store teams so that the business benefits from their capability through training, coaching and development planning. To develop trainee management and store teams to enable them to be more effective in their current role and for possible future assignments. Inspire performance through coaching to deliver outstanding results and customer service. Demonstrating to store teams and trainee managers through role modelling, how to deliver excellent customer service ensuring the "Dunnes Stores Experience" customer service programme is delivered. Employee Relations & Compliance Actively manage employee relations, address grievances and provide guidance to the Store Manager on HR policies and procedures. Ensuring all relevant trading safely, legal policies and HR legislation are in place and being adhered to. Oversee a number of administration tasks such as payroll, document processing and maintenance of records. Coach the Store Managers and wider management team to address employee related queries Support New HR process Development Build a strong culture of care for our people including creating a great team environment that drives employee engagement, productivity and retention. Support diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an inclusive and diverse workforce. Participate in projects providing hr insights and recommendations as necessary to achieve high standards in all aspects of the business. Maintain and implement changes to hr systems to streamline process, data management and improve hr analytics. Professional Responsibilities: To adhere to the Company's policies, procedures, terms and conditions of employment and behave in a manner that is respectful and considerate of the needs of our Company, our Customers and our fellow colleagues. To provide our Customers with the highest levels of individual care, consideration, courtesy and professional service standards at all times. To be professional and ensure that you keep up to date with changes within the company e.g. facilities, services being offered as well as with new trends, thinking, systems within your job role speciality. To support the management of your Store in a firm, fair and friendly manner, ensuring that both good communications and a strong team spirit exists so that it is a pleasant, enjoyable, well organised and professional environment to work in which complies with both statute and company procedures. Updates job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organisations. Understand that this job description gives you a broad overview of your job role and as such it is not exhaustive or complete in listing each and every task required of you. Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer