HR Business Partner

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an HR Business Partner for a dynamic retail role in the UK. This position involves strategic impact and hands-on delivery across 20 stores, focusing on employee relations and development. You will support change projects, drive engagement initiatives, and provide practical HR advice. The role offers a salary of up to £55,000 on a 12-month contract, with a full benefits package, providing a great opportunity to influence the people agenda in a valued-driven environment.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Broad HR generalist experience within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong track record of confidently managing employee relations.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships across retail teams.
• Coach managers through employee relations and development.
• Drive engagement initiatives to strengthen retention.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations management

Influential communication

Proactive problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Business Partner | Leading Retailer | Regional | 12-Month Contract | Immediate Start

Zachary Daniels are delighted to be working with a leading multi-site retailer to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner. Covering around 20 stores, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering the people agenda across a dynamic retail estate.

The Role

This role is a real blend of strategic impact and hands‑on delivery. You'll partner closely with store and area managers, acting as a trusted advisor while also rolling your sleeves up to support day‑to‑day people needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships across the retail teams and management community
• Coaching managers through employee relations, performance, and people development
• Driving engagement initiatives that strengthen culture and retention
• Supporting change projects and organisational development across your area
• Providing practical, commercially focused HR advice aligned to business goals

What We're Looking For

• Broad HR generalist experience within a fast‑paced, customer‑focused retail environment
• Strong track record of managing ER confidently and pragmatically
• The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with leaders at all levels
• A proactive, solutions‑driven approach with real commercial awareness
• Experience balancing field‑based operational HR with more strategic projects
• CIPD qualification (preferred, not essential)

The Package

In return, you'll join a supportive and values‑driven business offering a salary of up to c£55,000, a full benefits package, and the opportunity to make a visible difference in a 12‑month contract role.