HR Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Provide support to the Inner London retail region by collaborating directly with a Regional Manager, four Area Managers, and store leadership teams.

• Take ownership of the region's people agenda and deliver hands-on employee relations assistance.

• Lead and oversee investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, absence management, flexible working arrangements, and family leave cases.

• Mentor and develop managers in effective people management practices.

• Identify trends and underlying causes, implementing proactive solutions to minimize employee-relations issues.

• Conduct training sessions on employment law, policy, and best practices.

• Maintain a prominent presence in stores while coaching leaders and teams.

• Collaborate with leaders and the Retail Recruitment Advisor to enhance talent attraction, development, and retention.

• Assist in succession planning and identify opportunities for future talent.

• Promote performance and talent discussions, ensuring development plans are established.

• Support recruitment efforts, new store openings, and enhance hiring-manager capabilities.

• Cultivate relationships with regional and area leadership teams.

• Utilize people data and insights to sway business decisions.

• Assist with People initiatives, projects, and change programs.

• Foster engagement, inclusion, and leadership capabilities.

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of People processes, policies, and workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in an HR Business Partner role within a multi-site environment, preferably in retail or hospitality.

• Strong expertise in employee relations with the ability to manage complex cases independently.

• A commercial mindset with the capability to convert business challenges into actionable people solutions.

• Demonstrated experience in coaching and influencing leaders at various levels.

• Solid understanding of talent management, performance, and succession planning.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to juggle competing priorities.

• Right to live and work in the UK.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.

• Employee discounts and perks.