About Action

Action is growing fast – in fact we’re the fastest growing non-food discounter in Europe. We grew from a single store in Enkhuizen (in Netherlands) into an international retail organization in the space of 30 years, with over 2 800 stores in 12 countries.

Impressive numbers, but what really matters to us is people. Our customers, whom we want  to surprise everyday with amazing products for low prices and of course, our employees, who work every day to make a success of our company and themselves.

We have already opened 7 stores in Portugal and there are several more in the pipeline across the country.

About the job

As an HR Business Partner within Action, you will be part of the Human Resources department and reporting directly to the Country HR Manager.

Your main focus is to ensure that HR policy is consistently carried out within the store organization,  providing advice to line management, supporting and coaching on HR policies, tools and processes, so that line management is equipped to achieve its business objectives.

Areas of responsibility

Advising

• Act as first point of contact concerning all HR related issues for management of the appointed region;
• Is business partner for all HR topics (incl. policies, the application of relevant laws and regulations and HR systems and procedures), but specifically to the focus areas as described in the People Plan of Action.

Coaching and leadership

• Coach and develop management in leadership skills and provide support in both tactical and operational HR issues;
• Business partner for store management in organizational development and change management.

Identify and monitor

• Guards the correct application of HR policies, systems and procedures in line with applicable laws and regulations;
• Signals and translates business needs and developments into HR actions and objectives;
• Support and mediate disputes and supervise litigation (if necessary, in consultation with the Legal department);
• Actively contribute to the optimization of workforce planning;
• Contribute to the recruitment and selection process of (assistant) store managers by conducting qualitative interviews, selecting candidates, and monitoring progress within the agreed timetable.

Project Management

• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and coordination of HR related projects and ensure the proper introduction and implementation of changes within the organization.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary;
• Extensive further training in our Action Academy;
• Opportunity for professional development in a fast growing international organization;
• Working in a young and dynamic environment;
• 15% employee discount on all products.

About you

• Human Resources Management Degree or similar at academic level and 3 - 5 years relevant working experience in a similar role;
• Experience in retail organization is required;
• Flexible and willing to travel (in possession of driving license B);
• Proficiency in English, verbal and written;
• Previous experience in SF (preferably);
• Analytical mindset and ability to relate strategic company objectives to own activities;
• Acts with integrity and constructive critical mindset;
• Works efficiently and effectively, also when under time pressure.

Are You Interested?

Would you like to get to know us better? Send us your application!