Shuz 4 U Ltd t/a Skechers Ireland are seeking a confident and experienced Senior HR Executive to oversee the day-to-day running of the HR function for Shuz Group. This is a hands-on standalone role supported by a HR Assistant and reporting directly to the Managing Director. The successful candidate will lead all core HR activities, support managers across the retail and head office functions, and ensure compliance with Irish/NI employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational HR Management
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Lead the HR function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR support across the business.
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Act as the main point of contact for all HR queries from staff and managers.
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Advise the Managing Director and wider leadership team on employee matters, HR strategy, compliance, and risk.
Employee Relations & Compliance
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Manage ER casework including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance processes.
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Ensure up-to-date knowledge and compliance with Irish and NI employment legislation.
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Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, handbooks, and contracts, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.
Recruitment & Onboarding
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Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for both retail and head office roles.
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Liaise with hiring managers to coordinate job specs, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
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Ensure a smooth and compliant onboarding process, including reference checks, contracts, and induction plans.
People Management Support
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Guide and support managers with probation management, performance reviews, training needs, and retention strategies.
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Assist in driving employee engagement initiatives and promoting a positive workplace culture.
HR Administration & Reporting
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Oversee and delegate daily administrative duties to the HR Assistant.
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Ensure all employee records are accurate, up-to-date and GDPR compliant.
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Maintain HR systems including absence records, annual leave, parental leave, Bizimply, and reporting tools.
Learning & Development
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Coordinate and track training and development activity across the business.
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Support implementation of development plans and talent progression frameworks.
Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing
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Champion employee wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement across the organisation.
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Lead internal HR campaigns and contribute to initiatives that support our company values and people-first culture.
Additional Responsibilities
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Participate in regular and ad-hoc conference calls with senior management, external partners, and HR networks to stay aligned on business priorities, share updates, and represent the HR function.
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Attend relevant HR events, seminars, or training sessions as required to keep up to date with the latest HR best practices, legal changes, and industry developments.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the candidate will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by their manager.
Candidate Profile
Required Experience/Qualifications:
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Minimum of 2 years in a HR Generalist or HR Executive-level role.
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Strong, up-to-date knowledge of employment law (Republic of Ireland essential, Northern Ireland/UK desirable).
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Proven experience advising and supporting managers on a broad range of HR matters.
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CIPD accreditation or equivalent HR qualification is highly advantageous.
Key Skills & Attributes:
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Confident self-starter who can lead the HR function independently.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
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Commercially aware, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail-driven environment.
Technical Skills:
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems.
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Familiarity with Bizimply or similar time management systems is an advantage.
Contract Details
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Type & Duration: 6 months fixed-term contract
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Hours: Full-Time (fully on-site)
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Location: Shuz 4 U Head Office, Little Island, Cork
Culture
The Shuz 4 U community is full of diversity and inclusion, and we are thrilled to welcome anyone who wants to join our team! We encourage all employees to challenge themselves in order to grow and develop further. Here communication is key, leading to greater engagement and transparency. Ensuring a sense of trust and fairness is at the heart of this establishment.
