Junior People Business Partner

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves. Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a dynamic HR Generalist to join our HR team. You will partner with line managers and the HR team to provide effective and efficient HR Advisory and support service across our UK&I business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Custodian of all employee-administrative tasks across the employee lifecycle.
• Ensure 100% accuracy and tracking of employee data, in line with GDPR requirements.
• Accountable to ensure all HR administration is effectively processed in line with payroll deadlines.
• Reporting on HR data and information, ensures data reliability and provides analysis for HRD and HR Manager.
• Provides first line support to line managers on HR policy and administrative queries.
• Supports HR Manager with the preparation for the annual performance, talent and merit review cycle.
• Supports all aspects of best in class onboarding that lives Wella values.
• Accountable for coordination of all employee training programs including scheduling, processing of payments, bookings, spend management and loading on HR data portal.
• Works with Finance to ensure payroll forecast is routinely updated, to ensure effective payroll budget management.
• With support from the rest of the People team, will conduct appropriate training and HR presentations.
• Assist with key HR programs and projects.
• Contributes to creating outstanding employee experience, sees opportunities to do things better and proactively presents proposals to HRM/HRD.
• Champion talent development, capability building and a high‑trust culture grounded in Speed, Simplification, Accountability and Intensity.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• A passion and desire to grow in an HR generalist career path.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in HR or people management role.
• Highly organized, deadline and process driven, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Take Ownership: Holds self and others accountable for ambitious results; escalates risks early and drives resolution.
• Execute with Urgency: Moves quickly from insight to action; accelerates decision‑making to capture opportunities in fast‑moving channels.
• Curious, asks questions, seeks to understand the bigger picture.
• Ability to communicate concisely and confidently.
• Resilient and flexible, adapts to new challenges.
• Capable of working successfully in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.
• Self‑motivated, takes initiative and wants to make an impact.
• Embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive team.
• Ethical and principled in your approach.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 days holiday + additional day off for your birthday (not including bank holidays).
• 3 days’ personal leave for your own significant life events.
• 2 paid days off for volunteering/charity work.
• Optional Wella Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution).
• Optional Family Private Medical Insurance Cover.
• Income Protection.
• Life Insurance (8x base salary up to 2 million payable in the event of your death in service of Wella).
• Staff Discount (80% of all hair products, 40% OPI, 1 x 50% ghd).
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Eye Tests.
• WOW Program (Bonus following exit from KKR, eligible after successful probation. For permanent employees only).
• Workplace/Nursery Benefits.
• 4 weeks working remotely abroad.
• Early Friday Finish during Summer.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

The Wella Company wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make‑up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity. We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs.

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.