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Clas Ohlson client profile

Administration Manager

Technology, Electrical, Household and DIY market

Croydon

Permanent ⁄ £20000 - £25000

Updated September 8, 2008

Clas Ohlson is looking for a high calibre Administration Controller with a proven retail background. The ideal candidate will be expected to lead, manage and optimise administration in relation to UK back office support areas, including workforce planning, recruitment, payroll, store cash handling and reconciliation.

You will be driven, hard working and determined and will enjoy the opportunity to significantly enhance your skill set and progress your career as part of a new brand within the UK market. This is a superb opportunity to be involved in the first stage of Clas Ohlson's UK expansion program

Task and responsibilities
• Manage administration of workforce planning, recruitment, training and payroll
• Development of plans to recruit co-workers
• Responsible for time plan reporting, payroll and accounting procedures
• Development of training plans to improve co-worker knowledge
• Co-ordination of additional co-workers to cover peak trading periods, holiday and sickness
• General administration support to UK management and store team when required
• Ensure company procedures are followed in relation to security and cash handling
• Maintain adherence to company health and safety procedures in store
• Be a good representative of Clas Olson towards local authorities

Who we're looking for
• An individual who develops a vision for areas of responsibility setting realistic goals and objectives
• General knowledge and competence in workforce administration
• Knowledge of payroll and accounting procedures
• Experience of recruitment administration and development of training plans
• Communication and co-ordination skills
• Takes ownership and engages all employees in reaching objectives
• Prioritises task and information retaining a focus on important objectives
• Effectively engages others in work, utilising resources and maintaining good relationships
• Always strives for continuous improvement
• Has resilience and tenacity when requires in delivery of objectives

About our client
Clas Ohlson is a publicly-listed company on the Swedish stock exchange. Based in Insjon, Sweden, the company was founded in 1918 and sells an extensive range of products including Technology, Electrical, Household, DIY, Outdoor & Leisure.

Clas Ohlson started its business as a mail order company; it is now a fully fledged multi-distribution channel trader with not only mail order, but also internet and front-line retailing.

The company's business model and differentiating features are based on its philosophy of great value, choice and customer service at convenient town centre locations. With sales exceeding SEK 4 billion (£290 million) and an employee base approaching 1700, Clas Ohlson has a footprint that now covers Sweden, Norway and Finland. In 2008 it seeks to add to that geographic base, with the UK its first market entry outside of the Nordics.

What's on offer
up to £25,000 + excellent benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 1932 264 000. Job Ref: 13001134
Your application will be sent to Richard Lilley.