HR Advisor Product
Job Summary
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate HR Advisor to join our Head Office team working specifically with our Product departments. Youll be supporting the creative heartbeat of our business - Buying Merchandising Design and Technology - as well as our Sourcing Franchise and Brands divisions.
This is a brilliant opportunity to grow your career while helping to shape the success of our vibrant innovative teams. You wont just be following a process; youll be a vital part of our success helping a fast-paced creative team do their best work every day. Youll work in and closely with the HRBP team and the Head of HR leveraging their expertise while bringing your own unique perspective and energy to the team.
This is a full-time role based onsite at our Head Office in Enderby. To really understand our teams and experience the heartbeat of our creative work youll also need to be able to travel to our Market Harborough and London offices as and when required.
What Youll Take On
We need someone who loves to be in the thick of it balancing front-line advice with the administrative backbone that keeps the department running smoothly.
- Expert Guidance: Act as a trusted point of contact for managers offering real-time advice on HR policies performance and best practices.
- Employee Relations: Manage end-to-end cases from absence reviews to disciplinaries and grievances - with a focus on fair commercially-aware resolutions.
- People Development: Support our talent and succession planning helping our teams flourish through Oracle tools and continuous performance coaching.
- Data & Insights: Use tools like Oracle and Thrive to spot trends and generate reports that actually help us improve the employee journey.
- Engagement & Culture: Help coordinate events and workshops -like Mental Health First Aid or Performance Management - to empower our managers and inspire change.
- Proactive Support: Work alongside the HRBPs to roll out people plans that reflect our unique culture and keep pace with our constant growth.
What Youll Bring
Were looking for someone who shows real initiative the kind of person who doesnt wait to be asked but thinks for themselves and takes on challenges with a positive can-do attitude.
HR Expertise & Law
You are an experienced HR Advisor or Employment Law Consultant with a solid grasp of UK employment law and a track record of handling sensitive cases with care and detail.
Relationship Building
You are a natural at forming trusted bonds. Youre easy to get on with a great listener and a reliable point of contact for colleagues at all levels.
Coaching Mindset
You enjoy up-skilling others helping managers become more self-sufficient and confident in leading their teams.
Tech & Data Savvy
You are comfortable with HR technology and curious about how AI can streamline workflows. You enjoy using data to find root causes rather than just fixing symptoms.
Adaptable & Commercial
You thrive in fast-paced environments and understand the business side of retail. Youre always willing to muck in assist with routine tasks and carry out project work as needed.
Clear Communication
You have exceptional written and spoken English with the ability to draft professional documentation and present ideas in an engaging down-to-earth way.
A Genuine Interest in Fashion
You dont need to be a trend expert but a natural affinity for the style world helps you connect authentically with our creative teams and understand what makes them tick.
Integrity & Commitment
You demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and a deep commitment to honest responsible HR practices. Youre ambitious driven and ready to go the extra mile.
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About Company
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now po ... View more