Openings at Mr Price Group

Responsibilities
STRATEGY

• Formulate, lead and measure the implementation of the HR strategy within the division.
• Lead and measure the implementation of the Group People strategy in collaboration with the People COE.
• Contribute to the development of the divisional strategy and ensure communication & a clear understanding thereof throughout the division.

TALENT ATTRACTION & RETENTION

• Lead the recruitment and effect on-boarding of suitable candidates for the division through partnering with group recruitment as well as implementing & managing effective recruitment and on-boarding strategies & techniques resulting in the right candidates in the right roles.
• Oversee implementation & management of reward & recognition to attract, retain & motivate staff while ensuring internal equity & external competitiveness.

TALENT MANAGEMENT & ORG DESIGN

• Lead effective talent management & organisational design within the division through actively driving culture, recognition, values, succession planning, training & development, change management as well as performance management processes resulting in the retention and growth of good talent and the effective management of poor performance.

TRANSFORMATION

• Lead transformation efforts by ensuring the achievement of divisional Employment Equity (EE) targets, fostering an inclusive and representative workforce.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives that align with EE objectives, driving meaningful progress toward a culture of belonging.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Maintain & monitor the practice of all employee relations processes within the division and ensure all compliance requirements are adhered to such as EE, BBBEE, all labour related legislation across the division.
• Contribute to board reports and Organizational Health Index (OHI) assessments by providing insights into the overall health of human capital and tracking the progress of related strategic projects.

LEADING THE TEAM

• Lead the divisional People Team in the successful workflow of HR practices including all of the above areas of responsibility in order to achieve our HR strategy and KPI's.
• Identify and drive training needs, coaching and development with a key focus on Talent management and succession planning, including effective performance feedback to achieve high performance teams.

Qualifications
Education / Qualifications

• Post-Graduate University Degree; NQF level 8 or equivalent in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Legal, or related.
• Minimum Bachelor's or equivalent 3-year degree (ISCED 6).

Experience

• 8+ years' experience as a Human Resources Generalist.

Specific Knowledge

• Basic financial planning and budgeting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR processes, disciplinary procedures, and people management.
• Understanding of policy and procedure governance.
• Strong computer literacy and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and development capabilities.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Thorough understanding of labour legislation.
• Expertise in HR strategy development.
• High-level knowledge across various HR functional areas.

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Job Description

• Mr Price - Beacon Bay Retail Park, East London:- Support store management in the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets, and customer service standards are met & exceeded.

Responsibilities
Sales & Customer Experience Management:

• Drive sales through the implementation of customer experience processes to meet customer service standards and achieve sales targets.
• Meet customer service standards and achieve sales targets. This includes new account/membership targets.                             
• Maintain floor housekeeping and visual merchandise standards. 

Team Management:

• Assist in driving the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
• Provide ongoing coaching & mentoring to enable and up-skill store associates.         

Stock Management:

• Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
• Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes to mitigate risks and ensure adequate stock on hand.
• Oversee the general maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.  

Risk Management:

• Assist with compliance checks through defined processes (e.g. admin checks, store audits, visual audits, COMO (Continuous Monitoring) reports, POS (Point of Sales) reports, health & safety standards, weekly hanger counts, security etc.)
• Ensure and enforce overall compliance to policies and procedures.                                                                                                                               

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• 2 to 3 years' experience in retail supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge on sales & service management.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Effective Communication skills.
• Business understanding of retail trade, brand, customer & product.

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Job Description

• Mr Price - Hemingways Mall, East London:- Support the store manager in managing the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded. 

Responsibilities
Stock Management: 

• Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
• Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes to mitigate risks (stock loss) and ensure adequate stock on hand.
• Oversee the overall maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.
• Authorise write offs, breakages, recalls and returns.                               

Sales Growth & Profitability: 

• Analyse sales & profitability reports in store to collaborate with management on required operational action plans, increase sales performance and monitor store expenditure.
• Review and keep abreast of in-store product performance to provide feedback to support centre and enhance sales.
• Identify and propose new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness.                       

Risk Management: 

• Conduct compliance checks through defined processes to ensure and enforce overall compliance to policies and procedures.               

Customer Experience Management: 

• Ensure and maintain the implementation of customer experience processes to meet customer service standards.                               

Leadership & Development: 

• Lead and drive the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
• Identify & drive training, coaching and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning.
• Recruit, administer & manage performance in accordance with company policies and procedures.                                                                                                            

Qualifications

• Grade: 12.
• 2 to 3 Years' Experience in a Supervisory/Assistant Store Management capacity.
• Understanding of Sales & Service Management.
• Budgeting Skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Effective Communication Skills
• Understanding of Retail Trade.
• Understanding of Brand, Customer & Product.