HR Generalist

Vans; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion and apparel retailer is seeking an HR Generalist in Coalville, England. This hybrid role involves supporting HR processes in the UK Distribution Centre, fostering an inclusive culture, and engaging in various HR initiatives. Candidates should have HR advisory experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for the retail sector. The position offers competitive salary and benefits that promote well-being and inclusivity, including 25 days holiday, health memberships, and more.

Benefits

Health Shield membership

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

50% off on all VF brands

Subsidised canteen

Smart pension scheme - 8% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR advisory or generalist capacity is essential.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships.
• Sector experience in Retail/Supply Chain is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of HR process & policies for UK stores.
• Act as primary HR contact providing advice on HR themes.
• Conduct learning needs analysis to identify training gaps.

Skills

Strong communication skills

HR advisory experience

Employee Relations skills

Fast learner

Ability to influence

Education

CIPD Level 5 Qualified

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Workday system

Job description

HR Generalist – Permanent

Salary: Up to £42,000/annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (between 8.30am and 5pm)

Working style: Hybrid

Location: Based in Bardon, Leicestershire

VF Corporation has a brilliant new opportunity within our UK HR function and we would love to hear from anyone that’s interested in taking on this exciting role, working within the fashion and apparel retail industry with market leading brands!!!

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands.

At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together.

This is our calling.

Let’s Talk about the Role

In your role, you’ll support the UK Distribution Centre & UK Retail Stores in executing HR process & policies! You’ll act as a primary HR contact to employees and leaders by giving advice on several HR themes and by executing action plans following legislation, procedures and VF strategy and work environment.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Support the Retail and Distribution Centre in implementing initiatives in line with People Strategy by fostering an inclusive culture and empowering our leaders to make informed decisions regarding their teams.

• You will ensure optimal support & guidance around sickness/absence reporting, performance management tools and processes.

• Acting as subject matter expert in Employment Relations by giving solid advice and coaching line managers through complex cases.

• Supporting with redundancy processes, small-scale TUPE, variation of contracts and exit interviews. We work as a team to support each of these processes as and when they arise.

• Conduct regular learning needs analysis with the HRBP to identify training gaps.

• Delivering in-house training & people surgeries as well as co‑ordinating external training.

• Ad‑hoc project support, such as Apprenticeships and working with the Down Syndrome Society to integrate those looking for workplace opportunities.

• Organising and delivering recruitment assessment days for peak campaigns.

• Working in partnership with HRBP and site leaders to execute data‑driven insights around employee wellbeing.

• People KPI’s: able to interpret & analyse data to generate ideas.

• Presenting People Updates during quarterly town halls.

Skills for Success

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position.

• Education: CIPD Level 5 Qualified is desired but not essential. Experience is key!

• Previous experience in a HR advisory or generalist capacity is essential. The ability to influence and build strong relationships is a key skill.

• Sector experience in Retail/Supply Chain is an advantage but not essential so long as you can demonstrate and apply strong HR knowledge/principles in your current sector.

• Fast learner and comfortable/competent with systems (MS Office: Outlook, Excel for generating reports, Word, Workday system is a strong advantage)

• Strong communication and Employee Relations skills. Able to deal with a high level and broad spectrum of stakeholders in compliance with UK employment law.

• Comfortable in presenting to all levels of the business via Zoom/Teams and in person.

• Able to work independently; hands‑on; proactive and creative with plenty of autonomy.

• Travel to Retail Stores across UK is essential for this role, in a proactive and reactive sense. Travel to stores would be approx. 1 day per week but sometimes overnight stays may be required for stores located further away depending on the circumstances.

• Flexible Working: we currently operate a hybrid model, and the expectation is to come to the office 4 days per week to learn and collaborate with the team. Flexibility on starting and finishing times can be considered subject to sufficient office coverage.

What’s in it For You...

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package:

• A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

• Subsidised canteen and break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

• Health Shield membership and access to numerous health and wellbeing initiatives including an on‑site gym

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off

• Smart pension scheme - 8% employer contribution

• Free secure onsite parking

• A discount card with 50% off on all VF brands

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose‑led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!