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 salesHuntress 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