HR Business Partner - Regional

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a portfolio of stores across England. This role focuses on HR needs, employee engagement, and developing relationships with store and area managers. The ideal candidate will have HR generalist experience in a fast-paced retail environment and solid skills in managing employee relations. A competitive salary of up to £65,000 and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with a supportive and values-driven culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment is essential.
• Able to manage employee relations cases with confidence.
• Must have strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with store and area managers for day-to-day HR support.
• Build effective relationships across the retail team.
• Guide managers through employee relations and performance issues.
• Support change management initiatives.
• Provide advice on employment law and HR policy.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations management

Influencing and challenging skills

Proactive and solution-focused approach

Excellent organizational skills

Experience with corporate teams

Education

CIPD qualification

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 across the region 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£65,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, values‑driven culture.