Retail HR Business Partner in Sussex

About us Oxfam GB is a member of an international confederation of 21 organisations acting together as partners with local communities to fight inequality and poverty. We believe that when people come together, we can create real change. Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops raise vital funds to support Oxfam’s work with partner organisations, mobilising over 20,000 volunteers who work in shops at the heart of their community.

The Role Are you a proactive HR professional looking for your next challenge and ready to make a real impact, supporting retail operations for a charity fighting the inequalities that fuel poverty? We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented HR professional to join our team as Retail HR Business Partner for our retail network based in and around London, Surrey, Kent and Sussex (weekly travel to these areas is required). The role is pivotal in driving our people and culture strategy, fostering a positive work environment within our shops and ensuring our HR practices align with our vision, mission and values.

You will work within our People and Culture Division, as part of the Retail HR team. As an HR Business Partner, you will manage the HR lifecycle activities within our network of shops, providing tailored pragmatic and employee centric guidance on people issues aligned with our values. You will engage in a wide variety of work from crafting tailored people plans to collaborating seamlessly with colleagues across Oxfam teams, using your creativity to find innovative solutions.

About you We are looking for a candidate who can work across teams within the People and Culture Division and the wider organisation, to drive continuous improvement in inclusive people practices. An ideal candidate for the role will also:

• Be an experienced HR generalist that demonstrates strong partnering with management teams, providing trusted advice, coaching, and training across a range of people strategies and issues.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, with a sound and current knowledge of UK employment legislation including ER and HR best practice.
• Have experience of supporting talent acquisition and retention work, including recruitment, onboarding and development.
• Have extensive experience of delivering tailored, innovative and creative solutions to people related challenges in an empowered and self-directed manner.
• Listen, understand and respond effectively to diverse audiences demonstrating a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Confidently use data to inform decisions, mitigate risk and drive change.
• Have strong problem solving and decision-making skills; able to respond quickly to any issues identified.
• Confidently manage and deliver HR projects within a complex, operational environment.
• Be qualified to CIPD Level 7 or have equivalent professional experience.
• Ideally have retail experience.
• Be willing to travel regularly for business purposes.
• It is desirable that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence (car and/or expenses provided for travel).

What we offer We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. You would join a team of professionals who share a genuine passion for ending the injustice of poverty and like working collaboratively to make change happen. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the-job learning opportunities, coaching, mentoring and much more.

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.