HR Business Partner, Net-A-Porter & mr Porter (FTC - 9 Months)

YNAP GROUP; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retailer is seeking an HR Business Partner for maternity cover in London. The role involves supporting HR operations, advising managers, and enhancing HR processes. Ideal candidates will have HR experience, knowledge of UK labor laws, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Discounts on theme park and cinema tickets

Staff discount and exclusive staff sales

Private healthcare for you and your family

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of HR Business Partnering experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of UK labor laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of HR in managing operational HR topics.
• Advising line managers on policies and procedures.
• Supporting recruitment activities within the business unit.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Workday

Job description

NET-A-PORTER delivers incredible fashion for incredible women. As the world's leading luxury retailer with the most authoritative product edit globally, the site offers the ultimate curation of fashion from the most coveted designer brands, the most exceptional assortment of fine watches and precious jewelry, and more than 200 specialist beauty brands. Its discerning edit places special emphasis on highlighting the creativity and promise of the next generation of fashion talent via the Vanguard, a program for emerging brands. Consideration for environmental and social impact increasingly shapes the product offering, and the launch of the NET SUSTAIN platform was created to showcase brands that place sustainability at the core of their product. Uniting content and commerce to deliver an immersive and inspiring customer experience, NET-A-PORTER speaks to a global community and features a dedicated editorial vertical with PORTER, which is renowned for its award-winning content featuring a diverse range of incredible women.

Since launching in February 2011, MR PORTER has established itself as the world's leading, award-winning online destination for men's style, with an unparalleled product offering from the best menswear and luxury brands, including categories that range from fine watches and lifestyle through to own labels Mr P. and Kingsman.

MR PORTER produces unmatched digital and printed content across its shoppable online magazine, The Journal, and its bi-monthly newspaper, The MR PORTER Post. In 2019, MR PORTER founded MR PORTER Health in Mind, a content and fundraising initiative in partnership with November, developed to raise awareness around men's mental and physical health.

To support the teams who are powering this ecosystem, we have a global Corporate division consisting of departments including Legal, Finance, Marketing and Sales, Strategy, Human Resources, Central Services, and PR and Communications.

Our Corporate division is now seeking a talented HR Business Partner to join the NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER HR team. Some essentials for you to know are:

Location: our offices in London Westfield (Shepherd's Bush)

Team Size: approximately 5 resources

Reporting into: Head of HR, NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Potential Start Date: June 2025

Potential End Date: March 2026

Working Model: Hybrid

Besides a competitive salary, we offer:

• A pension contribution from both you and the company
• A portal with discounts on theme park and cinema tickets
• Staff discount and exclusive staff sales
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible working options

Here is a breakdown of your responsibilities:

• Supporting the Head of HR in managing operational HR topics across the assigned business unit
• Advising, coaching, and providing first-line support to line managers on policies, procedures, and best practices
• Providing HR advice to employees on all matters
• Maintaining organization and associate data in internal systems
• Supporting processes within the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, mobility, promotions, and off-boarding
• Assisting with year-end processes such as performance evaluations, salary reviews, and bonus planning
• Supporting recruitment activities within the business unit
• Contributing to the development and improvement of HR processes and analyzing HR metrics for improvements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1-2 years of HR Business Partnering experience in a fast-paced, diversified environment (preferably in E-Commerce or Luxury industries)
• Deep knowledge of UK labor laws and regulations
• CIPD qualification or equivalent (highly preferred)
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects and advise management
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Workday knowledge (a plus)
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Initiative, problem-solving skills, and accountability
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions
• Results-oriented with good time management and organizational skills

From the moment you join the YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, we aim to make your journey inspiring and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, please apply with your CV.

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and communities. We consider all applications regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable adjustments for your application, please let us know.

Experience Level: Associate
Workplace Type: Hybrid