Job Description

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.



We understand that success is achieved through our people, and due to Internal promotion we are now searching for a

"HR Business Partner (Retail)"

to join our team. This is a Field based role with extensive travel.

Purpose of the role

To drive alignment and delivery of the People and Company strategy, by using data and insights to create tactical, innovative, and commercial people solutions executed by supportive and challenging business partnering relationships.

In this role you can expect to:

Partner and maintain strong relationships with Senior Leadership to:


Identify talent at all levels, ensuring appropriate development plans are in place.



Utilise Company programmes, internal resources and external apprenticeships to develop our colleagues, with a focus on quality over volume.



Influence, coach and challenge business leaders to support both high and poor performers through a leadership approach aligned to our culture



Create robust succession plans that are aligned to anticipated business growth and will deliver a sustainable workforce



Informed by data and analysis, collaborate with HR Specialists to develop future proof recruitment, development, pay and benefits plans to drive retention



Use insights to identity and create commercial solutions to deliver key people metrics including but not limited to LTO, absence, Store contract and profiles



Support Specialist and Operational HR teams to provide leaders with the resources, knowledge, and skills they need to effectively manage their teams, resulting in a stronger, more autonomous management structure



Be a point of escalation for HR case management advice; adhering to relevant policy and legislative requirements whilst maintaining a commercial edge and supporting them to ensure all advice is appropriate for the environment.



Collaborate with business leaders and specialists on any business change impacting people to deliver maximum retention and engagement Act as the catalyst to drive employee engagement



People Plan In all aspects, working collaboratively with the central / specialists create, support, provide feedback and embed actions and measures working towards the overall business goal of being The Best Place to Work

You should apply if you:

Have an accurate understanding of current legislative requirements affecting people. Are highly skilled collaborative and cross functional capabilities.



Have good business acumen and commercial awareness and the ability to identify key issues and risks before they arise.



Have excellent planning and organisation skills



Have a high level of personal and professional credibility and integrity at senior level.



Have experience in the Retail Industry or other fast paced environments.



Have proven HR Business Partner experience



Are confident and experienced in digitally operated business.



Are proficient and confident using web-based computer systems including Office suite

What to expect from us:

Collaborative environment A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount Discounted gym membership Charity fundraising events Educational sponsorship Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Long service awards * Reward & recognition