HR Business Partner - South

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading off-price retailer as an HR Business Partner, driving talent and leadership development across the South of England. With a fixed 12-month contract, this role involves strategic alignment with district goals and enhancing HR practices in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive rewards and opportunities for impact within a diverse and dynamic organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Solid benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Extensive multi-site HR experience in fast-paced, customer-facing organizations.
• Solid knowledge of HR and employment legislation in the UK.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustained business performance and improve return on investment.
• Deliver and implement HR strategies collaboratively.
• Lead significant cultural, change, and capability-building initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic problem solving

Mentoring

Talent development

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

TJX Europe

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

Fixed term contract for 12 months

The Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with District Managers for TK Maxx & Homesense, aligning the regional and district strategies with broader business goals. You’ll be instrumental in building leadership capabilities, driving the Talent agenda, and ensuring we achieve business KPIs.

This field-based role involves travelling frequently across the entirety of the South of England excluding London giving you the flexibility to make a significant impact across the region We are seeking candidates ideally based in Reading, though we offer flexibility as the role involves covering the entirety of the South of England and Wales.

What You’ll Do

• Drive sustained business performance and improve return on investment while protecting profitability.
• Stay informed about current and future HR legislation and trends.
• Share accountability for business critical metric achievements alongside functional leaders.
• Deliver and implement HR strategies collaboratively with Centres of Expertise and HR Service Centres.
• Build leadership capabilities through mentor and development.
• Champion interpersonal design, talent reviews, and the overall talent agenda.
• Lead significant cultural, change, and capability-building initiatives.
• Ensure high standards of recruitment, induction, and employee relations.
• Resolve sophisticated issues and support leaders through mentorship.

Who You Are

• Extensive multi-site HR experience in fast-paced, customer-facing organizations
• Solid knowledge of HR and employment legislation in the UK.
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strategic problem solver with operational expertise
• Resilient and emotionally resourceful
• Acts as a mentor to others
• CIPD-qualified (minimum Level 5) or equivalent experience.
• Passionate about talent development and building effective teams
• Agile and adaptable to shifting priorities

We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.

Come and Discover Different at TJX Europe. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address:

39 Oxford Road Broad Street Mall

Location:

EUR TK Maxx UK Store 103 - Reading