HR Manager - Head Office

Monsoon Accessorize; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Staff discount across Monsoon and Accs

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Monsoon Accessorize is seeking an experienced HR Manager to partner with Head Office functions and deliver a best-in-class people experience across the business.

You will work with Buying, Merchandising, Design, Marketing, Digital and Corporate Functions, reporting to Head of HR, guiding employee lifecycle, engagement and organisational effectiveness in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor/Business Partner role.
• Strong employee relations expertise and up-to-date employment law knowledge.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a commercial environment.
• Excellent coaching, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilise people data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and managers across Head Office.
• Provide pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice and coaching.
• Support leaders in driving high performance, engagement and accountability across their teams.
• Translate business objectives into effective people plans.
• Lead and support HR projects aligned to the wider people strategy.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Data analysis

Prioritisation

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HR systems

Job description

About Us

At Monsoon Accessorize, we are passionate about creating inspiring fashion and accessories that help our customers express their individual style. With a rich heritage and a commitment to innovation, we continue to evolve while staying true to the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that has defined our brands for decades.

About Us

At Monsoon Accessorize, we are passionate about creating inspiring fashion and accessories that help our customers express their individual style. With a rich heritage and a commitment to innovation, we continue to evolve while staying true to the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that has defined our brands for decades.

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to partner with our Head Office functions and play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional people experience across the business.

The Role

As HR Manager, you will act as a trusted business partner to leaders and teams across our Head Office population, supporting departments including Buying, Merchandising, Design, Marketing, Digital and Corporate Functions.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, helping to drive engagement, performance and organisational effectiveness. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and managers across the Head Office population.
• Provide pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice and coaching.
• Support leaders in driving high performance, engagement and accountability across their teams.
• Translate business objectives into effective people plans.

Employee Relations

• Lead and support complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and absence management matters.
• Ensure consistency, fairness and legal compliance in all people-related decisions.
• Mitigate organisational risk through proactive advice and recommendations.

Talent & Organisational Development

• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Partner with managers to identify capability gaps and development opportunities.
• Contribute to organisational design, workforce planning and change programmes.

Recruitment

• Work closely with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain high-quality talent.
• Support hiring managers in delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Ensure effective onboarding and integration of new employees.

People Insights & Projects

• Analyse people data and trends to inform business decisions.
• Produce and present HR metrics, insights and recommendations.
• Lead and support HR projects aligned to the wider people strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, policies and employee experience.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong HR expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and a passion for creating great employee experiences. You'll be comfortable building trusted relationships, navigating complex people matters, and supporting leaders to deliver their business objectives.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Proven HR generalist experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor/Business Partner role.
• Strong employee relations expertise and up-to-date employment law knowledge.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a commercial environment.
• Excellent coaching, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilise people data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Having The Following Would Be Desirable

• Experience within retail, fashion, lifestyle or customer-focused sectors.
• CIPD qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with HR systems and reporting tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Generous staff discount across Monsoon and Accessorize.
• Opportunities for career development.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your contribution is valued.
• The chance to shape the people agenda within one of the UK's most recognisable retail brands.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Monsoon Accessorize, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are dedicated to building a diverse workforce.