HR Business Partner

Retail Human Resources plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Perkbox access

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a multi-site retail network across the UK. You will partner with operational leaders to advise on employee relations, recruitment, performance management and policy implementation.

Based in London in a newly refurbished office, the role combines strategic business partnering with hands-on support, coaching managers and driving people initiatives to enhance performance and the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong generalist HR experience in a retail or multi-site environment.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Excellent communication, organisation and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance issues and policy implementation.
• Lead recruitment and selection activities across multi-site retail network.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify people-focused solutions and drive business objectives.
• Support performance management, organisational development and change initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment & selection

Performance management

Organisational development

Policy implementation

Coaching

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

Communication

HR business partnering

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established international consumer brand with a strong retail presence across the UK and Ireland. Renowned for its commitment to innovation, customer experience and operational excellence, the business combines a fast-paced commercial environment with a collaborative culture where people are genuinely valued. As the organisation continues to evolve and grow, it is seeking an experienced HR professional to play a key role in supporting its people agenda and driving performance across a diverse retail network.

As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with operational leaders, providing expert guidance and support across the full employee lifecycle. Acting as a trusted advisor to managers, you will lead on employee relations matters, recruitment and selection, performance management, organisational development and policy implementation. You will partner with stakeholders to identify people-focused solutions, support business objectives and ensure compliance with employment legislation. The role offers significant variety, combining strategic business partnering with hands‑on operational support, regular engagement with retail teams and involvement in a range of HR projects and initiatives.

We are looking for a commercially minded HR professional with strong generalist experience, ideally gained within a retail or multi-site environment. You will have a solid understanding of UK employment law, proven experience managing complex employee relations cases and a track record of building credible relationships with stakeholders at all levels. CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is preferred, alongside excellent communication, organisation and coaching skills. Most importantly, you will be proactive, pragmatic and passionate about helping managers and employees achieve their full potential while contributing to the ongoing success of the business.

In return, they are looking to pay a salary of up to £58,500 and a car allowance of £6,000 per year. There is the opportunity to earn £3,500 in bonus each year, Perkbox access and 40% off all brands within the group, to name a few. The role is based in London at a newly refurbished office with easy transport links.

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