HR Advisor

PUIG Deutschland GmbH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work culture

Learning & development

International opportunities

Compensation package

Job summary

Puig seeks an experienced HR Advisor to join our Brands HQ team in the UK on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will provide high-quality generalist HR service and work with managers to support People Plans.

Responsibilities include advising across HR, payroll liaison, probation tracking, contract generation, GDPR compliance, visa sponsorship, and driving HR initiatives with a strong emphasis on integrity and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar HR role.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent) or currently working towards one.
• Excellent understanding of HR processes, systems and best practice.
• Strong planning and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident influencing stakeholders to ensure consistency in HR processes.
• Proactive with continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice across all areas of HR, including maternity, paternity, flexible working, performance management, dispute resolution, and mediation.
• Work closely with payroll teams to ensure that any employee changes, such as reporting line updates, promotions, and resignations, are accurately reflected in the monthly payroll.
• Track probationary periods and partner with managers to ensure underperformance is effectively managed during the probation period.
• Generate contracts, change letters, resignation acknowledgements, references, and other ad hoc employee correspondence.
• Maintain employee e-files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up to date, and compliant with GDPR requirements.Manage the exit survey process and support exit interviews where appropriate, identifying trends and providing insights to support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Support visa sponsorship application processes.Lead by example as a champion of our Values, Culture & Community by demonstrating our people values and recognising others who do the same.
• Support the Brands HR team with ad hoc HR initiatives and projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Brands teams.

Skills

HR experience

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Attention to detail

Planning and organisational

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family-owned company with a long-term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

Who we are

Puig is a home of Love Brands within a family company that furthers wellness, confidence and self-expression while leaving a better world. For more than a century, our entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creativity have made us a challenger in the premium beauty industry.

With 17 Love Brands across Fragrance and Fashion, Makeup and Skincare, we create stories that connect with people’s emotions and are powered by a global team of over 13,000 passionate professionals. With products sold in more than 150 countries and €5,042 million in net revenue in 2025, and guided by strong values and sustainability commitments, Puig continues to grow as a Home of Creativity: an open-minded space where Creators Of All Kinds are empowered to thrive, innovate and express who they are.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our Brands HQ team to provide high quality generalist HR service in the UK. You will work collaboratively with our managers to support them in the delivery of their People Plans.

This is a fixed- term contract for 12 months.

What you'll get to do

• Provide advice across all areas of HR, including maternity, paternity, flexible working, performance management, dispute resolution, and mediation.
• Work closely with payroll teams to ensure that any employee changes, such as reporting line updates, promotions, and resignations, are accurately reflected in the monthly payroll.
• Track probationary periods and partner with managers to ensure underperformance is effectively managed during the probation period.
• Generate contracts, change letters, resignation acknowledgements, references, and other ad hoc employee correspondence.
• Maintain employee e-files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up to date, and compliant with GDPR requirements.Manage the exit survey process and support exit interviews where appropriate, identifying trends and providing insights to support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Support visa sponsorship application processes.Lead by example as a champion of our Values, Culture & Community by demonstrating our people values and recognising others who do the same.
• Support the Brands HR team with ad hoc HR initiatives and projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Brands teams.

We'd love to meet you if you have

• Relevant experience in a similar HR role. CIPD qualification (or equivalent), or currently working towards one, is desirable.
• Excellent understanding of HR processes, systems, and best practice.High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.Ability to work effectively and respond quickly in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Confident influencing stakeholders to ensure consistency in HR processes, building credibility through excellent service delivery and appropriate challenge where required.
• Passion for talent development and people-focused initiatives.
• Understanding of the importance of integrity, confidentiality, and compliance within HR processes.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to recommend effective solutions.High level of technical literacy and confidence in learning and using new systems independently.
• Collaborative team player with a positive and supportive approach to working with others.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US

• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
• A competitive compensation & benefits package

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

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