AWWG Hackett London - HR Generalist (TA & HRBP)

Who We Are... At AWWG, transformation is embedded in our DNA. Founded in 1998 under the name of Pepe Jeans Group, with headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and design offices in London and Nice, this global fashion group integrates the iconic brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Façonnable. AWWG currently has over 3,500 points of sale, a presence in 86 countries globally, and a workforce of more than 4,500 employees of 79 nationalities. The three iconic brands are unified as part of AWWG while each maintains its own strong DNA and values, built up over thirty years in the retail sector with strong design teams, product development, and brand enhancement.

The project! As an HR Generalist for Hackett, you will work closely with leaders and managers to implement people strategies that support business growth, profitability, and brand equity, while also attracting and hiring top talent aligned with our culture and values. This hybrid role combines Talent Acquisition responsibilities with HR Business Partnering for Retail, ensuring an exceptional employee experience from attraction to development and retention. By empowering our people and building strong talent pipelines, you will play a key role in shaping the employee lifecycle across multiple business functions.

What will the role entail?

• Talent Acquisition: Responsible for the recruitment processes ensuring vacancies are managed within scope, budget, and timeframe. Execute the Corporate Onboarding process, managing the company presentation, welcome kits, and office tour, in person and online. Build a recruitment talent pool, benchmark, and knowledge of the fashion industry. Develop and lead strategic Talent Acquisition projects, such as Employer Branding actions, participation in University Job Fairs, and usage of Social Media and Job Portals. Contact point for Universities and Payroll, managing student agreements, renewals, and hiring process. Regular reporting of results, maintaining an HR Analytics view.
• HR Business Partnering (Retail Support): Act as the main HR point of contact for retail employees, ensuring alignment between business needs and HR processes. Provide expert HR advice and support to managers and employees on organizational design, employee relations, labor questions, and people strategy. Develop HR solutions that support the business' strategic objectives and operational needs. Support workforce planning, organizational efficiency, promotions, lateral moves, succession planning, and talent development initiatives. Identify team challenges, conflicts, or engagement issues and provide guidance on effective solutions. Participate in final stages of recruitment processes to ensure cultural and values alignment. Manage administrative HR processes such as promotions, terminations, leaves, retirement. Implement HR policies that contribute to continuous improvement and professionalization of the HR function.

What do we offer?

• Great international working environment.
• Corporate Offices in London.
• Home office regulated by corporate policy and flexible working hours.
• Discount on the brands of the Group.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in an HR Generalist role or similar.
• Academic background in Human Resources, Business Admin., Employee Relations or equivalent is desirable.
• Fluent in English, high level of Spanish is desirable but not necessary. Any other languages are a plus.
• Advanced level of Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint).
• Knowledgeable in UK labor law and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strategic thinking.