Junior People Advisor (Retail)

ME+EM Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand is seeking a proactive Junior People Advisor to enhance HR expertise and support retail teams. Responsibilities include advising on policies, assisting with employee relations, and contributing to recruitment. Ideal for someone with People Advisor experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a fast-paced environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Length of Service Award

Staff uniform for retail employees

Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount

Annual Volunteer Day

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Qualifications

• Experience in a People Coordinator or Advisor role is necessary.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for retail teams.
• Assist with employee relations cases.
• Support in recruiting entry-level roles.

Skills

Experience in a People Coordinator/Advisor role

Strong admin skills with excellent attention to detail

Great communication and relationship-building abilities

Organised and adaptable in a fast-moving environment

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it) preferred

Discreet and professional with sensitive information

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Junior People Advisor (Retail)

Reporting to: People Manager (Retail)

Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London

Contract type: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us

ME+EM is one of the UKs fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. In addition to a thriving global digital presence, we operate flagship stores in London and Edinburgh, concessions within Harrods and Selfridges, and have recently expanded with new store openings in the U.S.

At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure its fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyones hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

About The Role

ME+EM is looking for a proactive Junior People Advisor to join our People team and play a key role in delivering an exceptional people experience across our retail community. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to grow their HR expertise while making a real impact day-to-day. This role offers the chance to broaden your HR experience, get involved in a wide variety of people projects, and grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

If youre ready to bring fresh ideas, roll up your sleeves, and make a difference we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for retail teams, providing clear and confident advice on policies and procedures.
• Support with employee relations cases (probations, absence, performance) and escalate where needed.
• Take notes and provide support during investigations and hearings.
• Own key people processes across the employee lifecycle from onboarding to contract changes.
• Keep PeopleHR records accurate, confidential, and up to date.
• Assist in recruiting entry-level roles and support managers through the process.
• Contribute to reporting, data analysis, and compliance with UK employment law.
• Help refresh policies, handbooks, and internal documentation.
• Support training, engagement, and development initiatives across the business.
• Collaborate with payroll, external partners, and the wider People team on projects and improvements.

Skills

• Experience in a People Coordinator/Advisor role.
• Strong admin skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Great communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it) preferred.
• A discreet and professional approach when handling sensitive information.

Employee Benefits

• 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Length of Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Staff uniform for retail employees
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
• Annual Volunteer Day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Employee led committees
• Social events and biannual parties
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.

Please email should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.

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