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Ready to take your People career to the next level? We’re looking for a proactive and colleague focused Junior People Partner to join the team! In this role, you’ll work closely with Managers across the business, offering practical, commercial advice while helping to create a positive, high-performing culture. No two days are the same - from employee relations to talent and development, you’ll be right at the heart of it all. We’d especially love to hear from candidates with experience across international markets, particularly the Netherlands. You’ll be part of a high-performing, supportive team that enjoys working together and learning from each other. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and make a real impact. Reporting to the Senior People Partner, this role has no direct reports but will play an important part in guiding and sharing expertise with more junior team members.
Job Responsibility
Be the go-to for employee relations support, tackling everything from everyday queries to more complex cases
Coach and guide Managers to build confidence and capability in handling people matters
Support formal processes, including attending high-risk hearings and helping Managers land the right outcomes
Keep things running smoothly by ensuring all ER documentation is accurate and sent on time
Take the lead on long-term absence cases and support Managers with next steps
Share your knowledge and support the development of junior team members
Provide People support across international markets, including ROI and the Netherlands
Stay in the know with employment law and keep the business updated
Support the Junior People & Recruitment Advisor to keep things consistent and joined up
Get involved in delivering engaging training that helps Managers grow
Support the creation of practical, easy-to-use learning materials
Keep People systems accurate and up to date
Pull together reports and insights to support business decisions
Support key projects like the annual pay review
Bring fresh ideas to improve processes and ways of working
Build great relationships with Managers across your areas
Work closely with Payroll and the wider People team
Jump in to support wherever needed - we’re a team!
Get involved in social and charity initiatives that make our culture even stronger
Requirements
5 years People experience ideally in a Fashion/High Street Retailer
Strong ER experience
Ability to work with volume and in a fast-paced environment
International employment experience, ideally Republic of Ireland and Netherlands
Good understanding of recruitment processes
Good Excel and Word skills
Ability to coach and influence on all People / ER issues
Strong communicator and good influencer
Strong presentation skills
Commercially astute and ability to proactively solve problems
Excellent time management and organization skills
Promotes strict confidentiality within the department
A team player
A commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
CIPD level 5
Nice to have
Experience supporting junior team members or advisors
Exposure to international employment practices
What we offer
Blended working – spreading your time across our office and remote working
Sustainable office in bustling West London (near Westfield)
Friendly and open culture with flat structures allowing plenty of opportunity for development
Company growth and opportunity
Dune is evolving all the time
Open-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared
Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give something back
60% employee discount on Dune products
25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays)
Cycle2work
Company pension scheme
Life assurance for all team members
3.00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday
Team socials and drinks
Access to our employee assistance programme, retailTRUST, who provide loads of resources to support with wellbeing and personal development offer free counselling legal advice and financial guidance
Our own Wellbeing Allies – there to talk when you need them