HR Business Partner - Product at Next Plc

Enderby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

56000.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Business Partnering, UK Employment Law, Stakeholder Management, Performance Management, Talent Retention, Employee Relations, Coaching And Development, AI-Enabled HR, Data Analysis, Organizational Design, Case Management, Conflict Resolution, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Commercial Awareness

Industry

Description

The Role We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner for our Head Office HR team as we continue to grow. You’ll work with our Product departments (Fashion & Home at Head Office), this includes the creative teams of Buying, Merchandising, Design, and Garment/Fabric Technology. This is your chance to truly make an impact and be part of an exciting journey, helping shape the growth and success of our vibrant, innovative teams. This isn't a role for someone who wants to stay on the sidelines. It’s for a high-energy professional who loves to get stuck in and make things happen. You will be a vital part of the team, acting as a "go-to" partner who balances big-picture goals with the day-to-day reality of our people, helping our managers lead with more confidence and consistency. You’ll be deeply committed to the Product area, helping to shape how we work while keeping our systems and policies simple, compliant, and fit for a fast-moving company, working with creative individuals. Whether you’re offering a second opinion on a tricky situation or supporting in rolling out new initiatives, you’ll need to balance your professional expertise with a practical, hands-on approach. This is a full time role based onsite at the NEXT Head Office in Enderby, Leicestershire. You will also need to be able to travel to our offices in Market Harborough and London on a regular basis. Spending time with our teams and experiencing the heartbeat of our creative work. Flexibility and travel are key as you partner with colleagues across locations. What You’ll Take On * Trusted Advisory: Acting as a lead partner to senior managers, providing the professional weight and guidance needed to drive performance and team engagement. * Organisational Evolution: Partnering with leaders to ensure their team structures are agile, effective, and built to support our growing Product footprint. * Culture & Engagement: Designing and leading initiatives that boost morale and strengthen our unique culture, using data and creative thinking to inspire real change. * Talent & Retention: Taking ownership of development plans for key roles, ensuring we not only grow our creative talent but build the long-term loyalty that keeps them with us. * AI-Enabled HR: Leading the adoption of AI and HR tech to streamline workflows, using technology to enhance, not replace, the human connection at the heart of our work. * Resilience & Healthy High Performance Culture: We move fast and work hard, and we need our people to be at the top of their game. You’ll be promoting a proactive culture of wellbeing and you will help our Managers foster a culture of trust and open communication where people feel confident to have a point of view, bring ideas, and take ownership. By balancing our "Let’s Take It On" work ethic with the right practical support, you’ll help our teams stay "match-fit" and energised, ensuring they have the resilience to thrive in our demanding, fast-paced environment. * Empowering Leadership: Designing and delivering workshops that give our managers the tools to lead with confidence. Covering everything from Performance Management to "difficult" conversations. * Insight-Led Decisions: Leveraging tools like Oracle and Thrive to spot trends and find new ways to improve the overall employee journey. * Complex Case Management: Supporting managers through intricate employee relations matters, providing calm, expert advice and practical solutions that protect the business and our people. What You’ll Bring We need someone who shows real initiative, the kind of person who doesn't wait for a nudge but thinks for themselves and takes on new challenges with a positive, "can-do" attitude. HR Expertise You are a seasoned HR professional, ideally CIPD Level 7 qualified or with a solid background working in busy Head Offices or creative environments. Legal Knowledge You have a strong grasp of UK employment law and the confidence to handle sensitive or complex cases fairly and sensibly. Relationship Building You are a natural at forming trusted, influential bonds with people at every level and are genuinely easy to get on with. Coaching and Development You enjoy helping others grow, offering constructive feedback and practical support to help our leaders become the best they can be. Tech and Data Savvy You are comfortable using HR technology and AI-driven tools to keep things running smoothly, using data to find ways to improve the employee experience. Commercial and Adaptable You thrive in fast-paced settings and understand the business side of things, not just the HR side. You are always happy to "get your hands dirty" to get the job done. Problem Solver You don’t just fix the symptoms; you look for the root cause and come up with creative, innovative solutions. Proactive and Committed You show real initiative and are happy to take the lead, go the extra mile, and embrace challenges with a positive, "can-do" attitude. Great Communicator You are a confident presenter who can facilitate meetings and deliver ideas in an engaging, down-to-earth way. A Genuine Interest in Fashion You don’t need to be a trend expert, but you have a natural affinity for the style world. This curiosity helps you connect authentically with our creative direction and "get" what makes us tick. Collaboration at Heart You are a dedicated team player who thrives in a close-knit HR team and the wider business. #LI-Onsite You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Profit-related bonus - based on company performance * Private health insurance- surgery choices * Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount * Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more. * 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products * Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money * Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education. * Life assurance * Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection * VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale * Access to NEXT staff shops * Octopus energy - like cycle-to-work, but for electric vehicles * Free parking (excluding London locations) * Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location * On site dining facilities (excluding London locations) * National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets * Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership * Simply health - a healthcare subscription service * Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check. * Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office * Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office * A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners * Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Responsibilities

Act as a lead HR partner for Product departments, providing strategic guidance to senior managers to drive performance and engagement. Lead initiatives regarding organizational evolution, talent retention, and the adoption of AI-driven HR technologies.