At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert HR advice and support in a dynamic retail environment.
- Company: Join VPZ, the UK's leading vape retailer with over 190 locations.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, discounts, and exciting staff incentives.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee engagement and organisational culture.
- Qualifications: Proven HR experience and strong knowledge of employment legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 40000 £ per year.
About us
VPZ is the UK’s number one vape retailer. Since opening our first store in Edinburgh, we've expanded to over 190 locations across the UK and we're not stopping there. We are known for setting and driving the standards within the vape industry, this is a great time to join us as we continue to grow.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of HR, you will provide expert HR advice and support across a multi site retail environment. The role focuses on employee relations, employment law compliance, manager coaching, organisational change, and employee engagement. You will ensure people practices are fair, consistent, and aligned with our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Advisory & Employee Relations
- Provide expert advice to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance matters.
- Support organisational change, consultation processes, and restructuring activities.
- Liaise with Occupational Health and external advisors, and support employment tribunal preparation and risk management.
- Manager Support & Development
- Coach and support managers on people management best practice.
- Build management capability in employee relations, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
- Employee Engagement & Culture
- Support initiatives that improve employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and retention while promoting organisational values.
- Contribute to HR projects, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Operational Support
- Maintain accurate HR records, case management documentation, and support HR reporting/workforce data analysis.
- Act as a senior point of contact for complex HR queries.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor, HR Advisor, or similar role.
- Knowledge: Strong employee relations experience and solid knowledge of employment legislation.
- Capability: Proven ability to coach and advise managers, with excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Qualifications: CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
You will also receive a 25-50% discount on products in store, and access to ever expanding staff incentives and bonuses. Applicants must be 18 years old or above, any subsequent job offer is subject to pre-employment screening and right to work checks.
Senior HR advisor employer: VPZ | Vape Shop
VPZ is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can thrive as a Senior HR Advisor. With a strong focus on employee engagement and development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and career progression within our rapidly expanding retail network. Our commitment to fostering a supportive culture, alongside attractive benefits such as significant product discounts and performance bonuses, makes VPZ a rewarding place to build your career in the vape industry.
