AWWG Hackett London - HR Generalist (TA & HRBP) - AWWG London (Pepe Jeans, Hackett, Façonnable)

Who We Are... At AWWG, transformation is embedded in our DNA. Founded in 1998 under the name of Pepe Jeans Group, the company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with design offices in London and Nice. AWWG is a global fashion group that integrates the iconic brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Façonnable. Over 3,500 points of sale span 86 countries globally, supported by a workforce of more than 4,500 employees from 79 nationalities. As a retail platform, the Group is committed to constant evolution, creating brand equity through innovation, aspiration, and sustainability while prioritising excellence, craftsmanship, differentiation, and quality.

The project! As an HR Generalist for AWWG, 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's 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 Administration, 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.