HR Business Partner

Join Our Team as an HR Business Partner in the South of the UK!

Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Business Partner to join us on a 12 month FTC and help shape the future of our business. As an HR Business Partner, you will act as a critical link between our people strategy and overall business objectives, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the HR divisional plan aligned with our commercial strategy.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies across all retail locations.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues in line with company policies and employment laws.
• Use business and people metrics to drive HR activities and influence decision-making.
• Collaborate with regional managers to assess staffing needs, particularly during peak seasons.
• Work with the reward team to provide competitive pay and benefits packages.
• Develop strategies to improve employee retention, focusing on retail attrition and optometrist headcount.
• Coach and partner with managers across stores and the support centre.
• Implement employee engagement programs to boost motivation, recognition, and retention.
• Develop innovative recruitment strategies in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on talent and succession planning.
• Facilitate inter-banner talent moves and participate in global HR initiatives.
• Stay informed about retail industry trends and their impact on HR practices.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial KPIs in a retail setting.
• Expertise in diagnosing business issues and creating people-based solutions.
• Proficiency in turning data into actionable insights.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Advocacy for change and support through business transitions.
• Knowledge of HR functions and how to leverage relationships for optimal solutions.

Why Join Us?

You will be instrumental in fostering a positive and engaging work environment through employee engagement initiatives and effective workforce planning. Your contributions will enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity, positioning our company as an employer of choice and a great place to work. 

We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you!

Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands.

Anything else you should know?

• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance - 4x your basic annual salary
• Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us!
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between
• 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible health related benefits, such as; Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan
• Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer to peer knowledge, sharing and collaborating through our internal channels
• Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as; Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme
• And so much more!

If you are passionate about HR and ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our innovative team and help us drive our people strategy forward.