As an HR Advisor, you will be a vital part of a team supporting approximately 1,850 colleagues across our Leicester, Head Office and also our Northern sites (Elmsall & Doncaster). You’ll work closely with Tech leaders, providing the clear, commercial advice they need to help their teams thrive.
The role is offered on an initial 9 month fixed term contract with the possibility of going permanent
What You’ll Take On
* Empower Management: Coach and upskill managers to become self-sufficient, providing guidance on everything from performance to effective collaboration.
* Drive People Plans: Support the HRBP in developing and implementing effective strategies that reflect our unique culture.
* Manage Employee Relations: Provide expert advice on employment legislation, ensuring we always do the right thing and keep our communications transparent.
* Support Talent Growth: Help lead our bi-annual talent management process, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to evolve and succeed.
* Innovative Projects: Contribute to HR COEs on project-based work, finding new ways to improve our processes and the employee experience.
What You’ll Bring
* Expertise: Solid knowledge of UK Employment Law and experience working at an advisory level, ideally within a tech environment.
* Communication: The ability to influence at all levels with clarity and warmth.
* Mindset: An enthusiastic approach to learning and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
* Cultural Awareness: Respect for diverse perspectives and a global mindset to support our offshore development teams in India, Sri Lanka, and Poland.
* Integrity: A high degree of confidentiality and a commitment to honest, responsible HR practices.
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance based bonus
* On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
* Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Free on-site parking
* Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
* Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
What's Next?
Apply
Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths.
Inform
Let’s talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.
Review
If you are invited to an interview, you may be asked to present an interview task or portfolio and talk through your experience in a competency based interview. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us.
Offer
If it’s the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.
Team Overview
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