Luxury Retail HR Lead — Standalone, 6‑Month FTC

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury retail brand is seeking a HR Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Central London. The ideal candidate will have a strong generalist HR background, excellent communication skills, and experience partnering with business leaders in a fast-paced retail environment. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the employee experience within a globally recognized brand.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR background with experience partnering directly with business leaders.
• Ideally from a retail or consumer brand environment.
• Confidence operating in a standalone role.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support across all generalist activities.
• Coach and partner with managers to enhance leadership capability.
• Manage HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation.
• Lead on HR projects or process improvements as required.
• Own payroll submission and HR administration.
• Champion wellbeing and employee experience.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Proactive and resilient

Job description

A prestigious luxury retail brand is seeking a HR Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Central London. The ideal candidate will have a strong generalist HR background, excellent communication skills, and experience partnering with business leaders in a fast-paced retail environment. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the employee experience within a globally recognized brand.