HR Business Partner, NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER (FTC - 9 months)

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online luxury retailer is seeking an HR Business Partner for a maternity cover contract. The role involves supporting HR operations, advising management, and ensuring compliance with UK labor laws. The ideal candidate will have HR experience in a fast-paced environment and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Discount portal

Staff discount

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of HR Business Partnering experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of UK labor laws is essential.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR in managing operational HR topics.
• Advise and coach line managers on company policies.
• Process organization updates and support the employee life cycle.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

UK labor laws

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Workday

Job description

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HR Business Partner, NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER (FTC - 9 months)

Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-16038

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

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

Team Size: 5 resources (approx.)

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 can offer you:

• A pension that both you and the company contribute too

• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets

• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales

• Private healthcare for you and your family

• Flexible working

Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Head of HR in Managing the operational side of HR topics across the assigned business unit

• Advising, coaching and providing first line support to line managers in the implementation of company policies and procedures and best practice to ensure effective and consistent management of staff

• Providing an advisory service to employees on all HR matters

• Processing and maintaining organization and associate updates in our internal tools and systems

• Support the Head of HR in Managing the processes within the employee life cycle such as onboarding, internal mobility, promotions, change of hours, salary increases or off-boarding

• Supporting the Head of HR with the year-end process which includes advising managers on meritocracy and differentiation, performance evaluations, salary reviews and bonus planning

• Supporting the recruitment team in hiring processes across the assigned business unit

• Contributing to the development and improvement of local HR processes, systems and procedures Analyzing Human Resources key metrics, utilizing data for process improvements

The type of person we are looking for:

• At least 1-2 years of HR Business Partnering experience in a fast paced diversified environment (preferably in E-Commerce or Luxury international industries)

• Deep knowledge of UK labor laws, rules, regulations and obligations is a must have

• CIPD qualification or equivalent is highly preferred

• Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and advice management on operational HR activities

• Strong and Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Office

• Workday knowledge, nice to have

• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

• Ability to take personal accountability, show initiative and strong problem solving skills

• Be able to make day-to-day decisions and work autonomously

• Results-orientation and time management skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to details

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

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

Experience Level: AssociateWorkplace Type: Hybrid

About Us

YOOX NET-A-PORTER is a leading online luxury and fashion retail business. Made up of four multi-brand online stores, NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, THE OUTNET and YOOX, we connect customers to the world’s most coveted brands, bringing them outstanding style and an impeccable service. In addition, YOOX NET-A-PORTER’s Online Flagship Stores support some of the world’s leading luxury brands in powering their own e-commerce destinations.

With 4.5 million customers in 180 countries, YOOX NET-A-PORTER takes a localised approach to serving its clientele around the globe through its network of offices and operations across the US, Europe, APAC and joint ventures with Alibaba in China and Symphony Investments in the Middle East.

Across all its operations sits YOOX NET A PORTER’s Infinity 2030 strategy, its long-term commitment to drive a more sustainable and circular fashion system. Leveraging more than 20 years of data and insights, YOOX NET-A-PORTER continues to embrace next generation technologies including AI, augmented reality and digital ID to evolve and enhance the customer journey.

YOOX NET-A-PORTER is part of Richemont. Geoffroy Lefebvre is the CEO.

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