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HR Business Partner UK London, England

UNIQLO

Full Time London, England 45000 - 80000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.

We are currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner who will report to the Senior UK HR Manager. You will work closely with local Store Operations, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development and Sustainability to shape and align the local strategy for your stores. Being based in our London office, this will also offer you the opportunity to collaborate with our EU regional departments.

The right candidate will have strong hands-on experience in an operational HR generalist role and show business acumen to be a valuable business partner to Stores and Area Managers, offering HR knowledge and best practice.

Key Responsibilities
Organisational Transformation & Development

Collaborating with key stakeholders in Store Operations and our EU HQ to leverage capabilities and drive local projects.
Striving to make improvements to processes and tools to support business operations, especially stores. Supporting our business in its digital transformation.
Re-examining work conditions for store staff employees to address work environment, demanding management culture, physical activities, working shifts, access to mental health and wellbeing resources.
Developing strategies that will maximise employee engagement and motivation.

HR Advisory

Making sure HR operational excellence is delivered to all stores while always improving ways of working. Conducting regular travels to stores across the region are integral to the role.
Working with the Senior HR Manager to roll out strategic initiatives that support the whole employee cycle and best experience from attracting to offboarding.
Conducting HR risk management - ensuring correct governance is created and maintained for all people areas, supported by relevant regulations, tools and training. This includes correct governance of all compensation, benefits and employee relations matters, HR data management processes.
Leading external employee relation matters for your area, including external lawyers and any employee representative bodies.

Payroll & HR analytics

Making use of our data and insights to make relevant people/business decisions.
Working with the Senior HR Manager to ensure that compensation and benefit policies remain attractive and competitive based on market benchmark.
Continuous reviewing of all processes and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and understanding at all level of the business including system utilisation, automation and necessary skill development
Redefining our standards in key processes such as hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, career development etc.

Learning & Development

Working with the L&D team to agree initiatives to drive culture, values, self-leadership and leadership across the organisation.
Identifying, developing, and nurturing future talent and business leaders in our stores based on the expansion plan. Developing and supporting current Talent Management and workforce planning strategies.

Candidate’s Profile

Experience

University Degree in behavioral science, psychology, business administration, HR or similar.
Established work experience driving a holistic HR agenda in a with a broad knowledge of HR processes connected to Leadership, People and Talent, Performance, D&I, Comp. & Ben, Competence Management etc.
Preferably CIPD qualified
Experience with leading change, preferably in a cross-cultural environment.
Business experience with a clear understanding of the critical link between HR and the business strategy.

Skills

You are a relationship builder with the ability to gain trust and establish respect and credibility across multiple teams.
You easily create your own structure where it’s not given to you, you can keep a deadline as well as easily reprioritise your day when needed.
You can work across multiple cultures and leverage diverse skills, experiences and feedback from all of those you work with.

Attributes

You enjoy the balance and mix between operational, tactical and strategic focus, and the diversity of topics that this creates.
You are flexible and able to embrace change. You have the ability to work through and coach managers to engage and motivate the organisation towards change.
You show a keen interest in understanding the business you work in, its opportunities and challenges, and you enjoy driving continuous improvements
You have a personal leadership in line with the UNIQLO values.
You have a positive mindset with a “can-do” attitude.
You have an unquestionable integrity.

What we offer

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Staff Discount 30%
Global Profit Share Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Medical Care
Private Pension Scheme
Travel to work loan scheme

Additional Benefits

Tea and coffee provided
Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the office
Social events throughout the year
Seasonal Sample Sales
Volunteer Day – twice a year
Great Location - Close to transport links, underground Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations. Close by to shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities or background.

We take data protection very seriously and understand the importance of protecting your privacy and Personal Information. For the recruitment process, you can find the applicable privacy policy on our site:

https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/privacy/eurecruitment.html

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