To provide a high-quality HR business partnership to the Brand Flagship Store (BFS)Management team, and Retail Back Office functions.
To business partner with the BFS Management team to ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools to manage and develop their teams in accordance with HR policies and processes and in line with employment legislation.
To build and maintain a close working relationship with the BFS Management team to ensure that HR initiatives, standards and procedures are fully understood and implemented within the store.
To assist the Retail London HR Manager with additional duties when reasonably requested and where necessary within the defined levels of responsibility and accountability of the role to support the London district. Key Responsibilities:
To provide a trusted and confidential business partner service to Brand Flagship Store (BFS) Line Managers and advise on employee relations issues in terms of performance management; disciplinary's; grievances; appeals.
To support BFS Line Managers and work in conjunction with the Wellness Facility on all absence related topics i.e. Long-Term Sick, Maternity, Paternity, Parental leave and Flexible working requests.
To manage all in store Capability related issues such as Performance improvement plans to ensure a structured, consistent and fair approach.
To manage in store 'Fairplay' related investigations and complaints to a satisfactory conclusion.
To liaise with the legal team in relation to complex HR issues that arise in store in accordance with service level agreements and keep abreast of all changes to employment law, which affects the company and its employees.
To proactively support the Retail HR Manager, District Director and Profit Protection team to reduce costs to the business in relation to poor retention, absence, employee discount abuse and re-occurring Employee Relations issues by analysing data and putting actions plans in place to lower negative results.
To support the Retail HR Manager in leading and promoting all business people related strategies, processes, policies and directives. To support Talent Acquisition and HR Manager to ensure timely and proactive recruitment. Assisting Retail Line Managers where required in the recruitment process i.e interviews, assessment days and shortlisting to ensure the correct recruitment methods are used in a consistent manner.
To partner with BFS Managers and People Development functions to identify 'Top Talent' in store, using succession planning tools, Team Line Up and #Mybest and ensure PDPs are set up in accordance with business processes.
To train and support BFS Line Managers on all 'People' related topics to ensure competence and compliance with Local and Global as specified by the business.
To conduct instore mini audits across the BFS, to ensure consistency and compliance issues are addressed in all departments.
To be the promotor of all business communication platforms and ensure regular updates for the store and business in partnership with BFS Line Managers and Store Employees.
To support Retail HR Manager in championing all Recognition and People Engagement related activities, topics and events i.e People Pulse.
To support the Retail HR Manager and work in collaboration with the North Europe HR team and liaise with, internal partners and external agencies/authorities where necessary and appropriate.
To identify and communicate instore needs and best practices to the Retail Training department and Retail HR Manager. Authorities:
Manage own expenses in line with company T&E policy Key Relationships:
Retail HR Manager, HR team (North Europe), District Director, District Managers, Retail Store Management and Team, Retail Back Office, Retail Training Manager, Legal, Finance, Profit Protection, H&S Coordinators, Wellness, IT, External providers (recruitment, legal) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Fully knowledgeable in Employment Legislation Excel, Word PowerPoint, SAP HR
Preferably HR or Retail Management experience and\or CIPD qualified (or working towards) #
Customer oriented with strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team player with ability to direct, motivate and develop Store teams.
Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
Strong presentation skills Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
HR and Training experience, ideally in a retail or multisite environment
Proven ability and experience of handling complex HR employee relations issues
Project Management Experience
Excellent knowledge of employment law
Proven Training and Coaching experience
Full clean Driving Licence

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

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