About the role...
We are looking for a dynamic Retail HR Business Partner to join our team. This role plays a pivotal part in the success of our stores and one where you can really make a difference by driving a successful people strategy within the region.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the regional leadership team where you will collaborate closely with the Regional Manager and a team of Area Managers where you will deliver a proactive, commercial and value adding HR service to the region, ensuring engagement and motivation to improve performance and grow talent across the functions.
Reporting into the Head of People Operations, as a Retail HR Business Partner you will be the regional expert on People and will provide generalist support across the People agenda.
This role is field based and will require travel across the Southwest of England supporting up to circa 140 stores stores along with the opportunity to work from home.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Why choose us?
- Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
- Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
- Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family's needs.
- My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop' portal, saving on various products and services.
- Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day's holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities...
As a Retail HR Business Partner your responsibilities will include:
- responsibilities will include:
- Business partnering with the Regional Manager to deliver a proactive, commercial and value adding HR service to the region where you will lead and embed business change plans aligned with KPIs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Region to implement the Retail People strategy.
- Supporting and coaching the Area Manager teams to engage and inspire their store management teams to deliver excellent service and standards.
- Driving talent and succession as a regional strategy to balance internal and external needs, ensuring there is a succession plan in place for the region which drives 85% internal promotion rate.
- Effective implementation of people changes projects in conjunction with field management teams.
- Leading on People projects for the wider business and be the subject matter expert for all People queries
- Liaising with the wider People team, including Resourcing, HR Admin, Payroll and ER
Skills and Knowledge...
Essential
- Proven track record in a HR Business Partner role
- Experience of a fast-paced service sector industry
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with experience of influencing senior stakeholders.
- Commercial acumen and an understanding of HR best practices in a retail or similar industry
Desirable
- Experience of the operational delivery of change initiatives
- CIPD qualified.
About us...
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!