At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR strategy and support teams in a luxury retail environment.
- Company: Globally recognised luxury retail house with a strong HR structure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, office-based role, and opportunity to mentor junior team members.
- Other info: Maternity cover role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-touch luxury setting.
- Qualifications: Proven HRBP experience and strong Employee Relations expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Mode Search are partnering with a globally recognised luxury retail house in their search for a Global Senior HR Business Partner to join their UK team for maternity cover. This is a key appointment supporting both Head Office functions and retail locations across London. The role sits within a well-established HR structure and will play a critical part in delivering people strategy, leading on complex Employee Relations, and supporting business performance across multiple areas.
The successful candidate will be highly autonomous, organised, and confident operating in a fast-paced, high-touch environment, with the ability to partner senior stakeholders while also supporting and guiding more junior HR team members.
Please note: this role is maternity cover and is fully office-based (5 days per week).
The Role:
- Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to Head Office and retail leadership teams across multiple locations
- Lead on complex Employee Relations cases, providing expert guidance on conduct, performance, and organisational matters
- Support and mentor junior HR team members, ensuring consistency and quality across HR delivery
- Partner with senior stakeholders to align people strategy with business objectives
- Drive performance management, organisational effectiveness, and employee engagement initiatives
- Ensure all HR practices are compliant with UK employment legislation and internal policies
- Work collaboratively with the wider HR team including Talent, Advisors, and Coordinators
- Contribute to ongoing HR projects and initiatives across the UK business
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a HRBP within a complex organisation
- Strong Employee Relations expertise, with confidence managing high-risk and sensitive cases independently
- Experience supporting both corporate (Head Office) and retail environments advantageous
- Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to operate autonomously
- Experience mentoring or supporting more junior HR team members
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Luxury or premium sector experience preferred
Senior HRBP – Maternity Cover - Luxury in Slough employer: MODE SEARCH Ltd.
At MODE SEARCH Ltd., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values collaboration and excellence. Our Edinburgh location provides unique opportunities for professional growth within the luxury retail sector, alongside competitive benefits and a commitment to nurturing talent. Join us to be part of a team that not only drives commercial success but also prioritises delivering unparalleled client experiences.
