People Business Partner

Huntress; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing luxury fashion brand is seeking an experienced People Business Partner. This hybrid role in London requires strong HR expertise to manage the employee lifecycle and partner with leaders on talent strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of HR experience, preferably in retail, and must possess outstanding communication skills and a solid understanding of UK employment law. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering solid benefits including a generous employee discount and enhanced maternity policy.

Benefits

Employee discount: 50% off stock

Annual leave increases with length of service

Enhanced maternity policy

Annual paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in HR, ideally as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner.
• Retail experience, ideally within a small or standalone HR function.
• Organised, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment across office and retail functions.
• Manage the employee lifecycle, including contracts, offboarding and policy updates.
• Coach managers to build strong people management capability.

Skills

5+ years' experience in HR

CIPD Level 5 or above

Strong working knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience using HR systems

Spanish language skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Tools

HRIS (HiBob)

Job description

People Business Partner - Retail Industry Salary £50,000 - £60,000

Based in Hammersmith, London

Hybrid Role (1-2 days in the office)

A fast-growing, award‑winning luxury fashion brand based in London is seeking an experienced People Business Partner to join the business during an exciting phase of growth. This is a broad, hands‑on role offering real ownership across the full employee lifecycle, partnering closely with leaders to deliver a strong people agenda, support business growth and create an engaging, high‑performance culture.

Key Responsibilities for the People Business Partner

Talent & Onboarding

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment across office and retail functions.
• Partner with managers on hiring needs and workforce planning.
• Deliver a compliant, values‑led onboarding experience.

People Operations & ER

• Manage the employee lifecycle, including contracts, offboarding and policy updates.
• Act as the first point of contact for managers on HR and employee relations matters.
• Provide fair, consistent case management and practical advice.

Business Partnering & Performance

• Coach managers to build strong people management capability.
• Support performance reviews, feedback and development planning.
• Contribute to succession planning and career development.

HR Systems, Payroll & Projects

• Maintain accurate HRIS (HiBob) and payroll data, working with external providers.
• Produce people insights to support decision‑making.
• Support engagement initiatives, internal communications and people projects.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years' experience in HR, ideally as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner.
• CIPD Level 5 or above.
• Retail experience, ideally within a small or standalone HR function.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Organised, adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using HR systems and people data (HiBob preferred).
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (1-2 days in the office).
• Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Enhanced maternity policy.
• Annual paid volunteering day.
• Employee discount: 50% off stock and up to 90% off seasonal sample sales.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.