Junior People & Culture Officer

Location: Savage & Whitten Wholesale Ltd, Unit 1A, Carnbane Business Park

Rule Purpose: To assist in the effective delivery of People & Culture services, supporting the organisation’s mission and vision while fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

Accountable to: Head of People and Culture

Key Relationships: Operations, Department Managers and Supervisors, Payroll, HSE Officer

Our Vision – To be the leading wholesaler and retail partner of choice across the island of Ireland, growing our presence by consistently delivering exceptional service.

Our Mission – we go above and beyond to support those who trust in us to keep their business thriving. We serve our customers better than anyone else due to our flexible way of working. Our customer focused approach allows us to react quickly, communicate effectively and deliver our products reliably, time after time.

About The Role

Core HR Administration and Processes:

• Support the administration of recruitment and selection processes, ensuring a seamless candidate journey.
• Coordinate the induction and onboarding of new employees to foster a strong start within the company.
• Manage administrative tasks across the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including HR systems and personnel files.

Employee Engagement And Wellbeing

• Assist in planning and delivering employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support the People & Culture team in fostering a positive work environment through employee-focused campaigns.

Training And Development

• Ensure accurate maintenance of training records and schedules.
• Provide administrative support for learning and development programs, helping to enhance workforce skills.

Policy And Best Practices

• Promote adherence to company policies, procedures, and HR best practices.
• Support compliance with employment laws and regulations across NI, UK, and ROI.

Other Projects

• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Head of People & Culture, contributing to strategic objectives.

Skills Needed

People, Servicing

About The Company

Based conveniently in Newry, S&W has a unique access point to key markets in NI and ROI. Their history dates back to 1916 with Newry Cash & Carry, before merging with J&E Whitten in 2000 to become Savage and Whitten (S&W) as they are known today. Today, S&W is a top 100 NI business and one of the largest independent wholesalers on the island of Ireland, servicing over 2,000 customers. The growth of their business is down to the ability to service both independent and symbol retailers, as well as the growth of the symbol brands it owns and operates.

Company Culture

Going above and beyond for customers is the key factor in what has made S&W successful and a key part of how the business plans to offer ‘A Whole Lot More’ going forward as it introduces a new look and feel for the business. Summing up the refreshed brand direction.

Desired Criteria

• 3rd level education in a related discipline (Human Resources; Business Studies, Information Systems etc.)
• CIPD qualified or working towards

Required Criteria

• 3 year’s administrative experience gained in a HR Environment
• Previous experience working within an administrative role
• Proficient IT Skills, inc. Excel, Powerpoint
• Working knowledge of NI, UK and ROI Employment legislation and HR Good practice
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise effectively
• Able to work on initiative
• Ability to adopt a variety of approaches dependent upon situation and context
• Self motivated
• Proactive
• Assertive & calm demeanour
• Teamwork oriented
• Willing to undertake training
• Able to operate outside core hours when required and travel to other sites on occasions

Closing DateTuesday 18th February, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryBased on Experience