HR Business Partner

Macmillan Davies; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail partner in London is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to enhance performance and drive engagement within teams. The role involves partnering with retail and head office leaders, ensuring compliance with HR policies and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The ideal candidate has significant HR experience, particularly in retail, and a strong understanding of UK employment law. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for ongoing development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Supportive, collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor, ideally in a retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing complex ER cases.
• Ability to build trust at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with leaders to align HR strategy with business goals.
• Supporting and coaching managers on performance and employee relations.
• Championing a culture of excellence and inclusivity.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

People-first mindset

Commercial awareness

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for people and an interest for luxury retail? Macmillan Davies are partnered with a growing luxury retailer in London to support them with an exciting new HR Business Partner role.

In this role, you'll be a partner to both the retail and head office teams, working closely with leaders to deliver people initiatives that enhance performance, drive engagement, and reflect the values of the business. You'll split your time between the London head office (3 days per week), working from home, and visiting the beautiful stores across the UK to support and engage with the retail teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Partnering with retail and head office leaders to align HR strategy with business goals
• Supporting and coaching managers on performance, development, and employee relations matters
• Championing a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity across all teams
• Supporting change initiatives, including organisational design and culture projects
• Ensuring legal compliance and best practice across all HR processes and policies

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor, ideally in a retail environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and confident in managing complex ER cases
• A people-first mindset with the ability to build trust at all levels
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge, advise, and influence
• Flexibility to travel regularly to the stores across the UK

What is on offer:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive, collaborative culture in a luxury environment