Role Responsibilities

Build effective relationships with Senior Managers across the business to understand the demands, challenges and future plans and build robust people plans for each departmentWork with departments to provide commercial and legally compliant solutions to all ER queries and problemsDevelop a coaching approach to advising Managers on all people mattersWork with and build relationships with L&D Manager and Advisor to support client groups with any training needs and provide bespoke training interventions as appropriateWork closely with the Talent Partners to identify top external talent to fill current and future vacancies Develop knowledge and understanding of talent across departments and ensure that effective strategies are in place for both high and low performersEnsure an effective on-boarding process is in place for all new starters, reviewing regularly to be best in class Complete regular checks in and exit interviews with employees and utilise analysed data to drive improvements to the HR serviceSupport the People Assistant; sharing best practice and role modelling behavioursFormulate strategies for agile information sharing and communication with key populations; utilising feedback to generate new ways of meeting the needs of employees across all Business UnitsWork with Head of to build on the current reward structure and strategy in order that packages are competitiveSupport the annual compensation processes across the business, specifically pay review and bonus.  Work with Senior Management  to provide robust budget planning for departments, liaising with Finance, as appropriate Produce and utilise key HR data and analytics to drive improvements and effective decision making Work closely with other People Partners to ensure that a cohesive service is provided across all Business UnitsWork closely with the wider HR team, sharing information and contributing to wider team projectsBuild and maintain close relationships with key stakeholders at Next and utilise to share best practice and projectsOversee the payroll and HR services processes for Lipsy, ensuring a high level of accuracy and communicationTake the lead on key projects which support the overall People strategy

 

Proven People partnering experience in a similar retail environmentA strong relationship builder with a supportive and flexible approachExcellent communication skills and the ability to communicate both with individuals and the wider businessStrong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at a senior level