HR Manager, UK

Alo; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alo is seeking an HR Manager for the UK to lead their HR efforts as the first employee in Europe. This role involves developing HR processes and supporting talent growth across multiple stores. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience, strong people skills, and a deep understanding of employment law in the UK. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the HR landscape within a mindful movement company.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years HR Manager and/or Business Partner experience.
• Knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in retail or high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coaching to management on HR matters.
• Conduct investigations into employee relations issues.
• Develop HR programs aligned with company culture.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

People Skills

Process Improvement

Tools

SharePoint

ADP

Cornerstone

Greenhouse

Microsoft Office

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Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at Alo—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

HR Manager - UK

As the first Human Resources employee in Europe, this individual must be a strong self-starter with a growth mindset. This role will partner directly with cross-functional teams to support the stores across the UK. It involves building out the Retail People processes, policies, and compliance across the UK market, as well as supporting strategic talent growth.

Job Duties:

1. Provide support, thought partnership, and coaching to management and employees on human resources related matters, policies & procedures, and employment law.
2. Conduct investigations into complex employee relations issues and partner with business leaders on resolutions.
3. Assist in queries from employees and work with the HR team to support processes of the entire employee lifecycle.
4. Develop strong cross-functional partnerships with leaders to become the trusted business partner across the retail space.
5. Partner with Legal counsel to roll out Retail Handbooks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws.
6. Launch North American HR initiatives and programs across European stores to ensure consistency across the organization.
7. Support local recruitment efforts for all levels and build tools for future effectiveness.
8. Develop HR programs (Benefits, Leave Administration, Health & Safety, Payroll, etc.) aligned with company culture and local legislation.
9. Assist with professional development programs, talent assessment tools, and administer performance reviews.
10. Support and develop an HR team that provides world-class partnership.

Key Behaviors & Attributes:

1. Self-starter and entrepreneurial mindset.
2. A people person – leads with kindness and integrity.
3. Ability to support both HQ and Retail environments and navigate rapid and continuous growth + seasonal increases during the holiday season.
4. Comfortable with a high volume and evolving workload.
5. Ability to identify problems and come forward with solutions.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Customer service – quick and accurate responses to employee inquiries and needs.
8. Prioritization and strong work ethic.
9. Ability to interface with multiple levels within the organization.
10. Process improvement.
11. Operate autonomously – ability to deliver results with little supervision in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of employment law across the UK; knowledge of European employment law is a plus.
2. Previous work experience in retail and with a global company; experience with multiple European countries is a plus.
3. Previous experience managing a team.
4. 5–7 years HR Manager and/or Business Partner experience.
5. Experience supporting hourly employee groups.
6. Experience in retail or high-volume field-facing environments.
7. Proficiency with SharePoint, ADP, Cornerstone, Greenhouse, Microsoft Office systems is a plus.

Why Join Alo?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at Alo—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.