HR Business Partner

Zachary Daniels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting an HR Business Partner to support a portfolio of stores in a leading multi-site retailer. You will work closely with store and area managers to drive the people agenda across the retail estate, delivering practical HR solutions and engaging stakeholders to improve performance and culture.

The successful candidate will have HR generalist experience in a fast-paced retail environment, ability to manage ER cases confidently, and CIPD qualification (preferred).

Qualifications

• HR generalist experience within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Confident management of ER cases.
• Ability to influence at all levels in a constructive manner.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience working across field and corporate teams.
• CIPD qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with store and area managers to support day-to-day HR needs.
• Build strong, effective relationships across the retail team.
• Coach managers through employee relations matters, performance issues and development.
• Support change management initiatives across your area.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice on employment law and HR policy.
• Champion employee engagement and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR generalist

ER management

Stakeholder influencing

Proactive problem solving

Organisational skills

Retail HR experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CIPD qualification (preferred)

Job description

HR Business Partner | Leading Retailer | Regional

Zachary Daniels is proud to be partnering with a highly respected multi-site retailer to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner. This role supports a portfolio of stores and plays a key role in driving the people agenda across the retail estate.

The Role

As HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with store and area managers to support day-to-day HR needs
• Building strong, effective relationships across the retail team
• Coaching and guiding managers through employee relations matters, performance issues, and people development
• Supporting change management initiatives across your area
• Providing practical and commercially focused advice on employment law and HR policy
• Championing employee engagement and contributing to a positive workplace culture

We're looking for someone who brings:

• HR generalist experience within a fast-paced retail environment
• Solid knowledge and experience of managing ER cases with confidence
• The ability to influence and challenge at all levels in a constructive and professional manner
• A proactive and solution-focused approach
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Experience working across both field-based and corporate teams
• CIPD qualification (preferred but not essential)

The Package

In return, the business offers a competitive salary of up to c£60,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, values-driven culture.