Junior People Advisor (Retail)

ME+EM; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand in London seeks a proactive Junior People Advisor to join its People team. In this role, you'll deliver an exceptional people experience within the retail community, handling employee relations, supporting recruitment, and ensuring compliance with UK employment laws. Join a collaborative and vibrant team that values diversity and personal growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Day off for birthday

Pension Scheme

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff uniform for retail employees

Generous Staff Discounts

Annual Volunteer Day

Cycle to Work Scheme

Real Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude with a willingness to grow in HR expertise.
• Ability to provide clear and confident advice.
• Experience in recruiting and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for retail teams.
• Support with employee relations cases.
• Own key people processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Keep PeopleHR records accurate and confidential.
• Assist in recruiting entry-level roles.
• Contribute to data analysis and compliance with UK employment law.
• Help refresh policies and internal documentation.
• Support training and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with payroll and the wider People team.

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

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it)

Discreet and professional approach to 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 are 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 differencewed 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.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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.