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We are looking for a People & Culture Business Partner to join us on a 12-month fixed-term basis (August 2026–August 2027) to support Axel Arigato's retail organisation across the full employee lifecycle. This role pairs hands-on, everyday people support with broader work on employment practices and change, partnering closely with retail and store leaders to keep teams supported and managers equipped to lead. You will also work closely with the wider P&C team of five, including payroll, contributing to shared priorities and ensuring the retail organisation is connected to the heartbeat of our business. This is a role where you are both a trusted partner on the ground and an active part of strengthening operations and the Axel Arigato culture in our store locations. This role reports to the Chief People & Culture Officer.
Job Responsibility
Partner with retail and store leaders across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
Actively support in strengthening the Axel Arigato culture across the retail teams - making it visible, felt and lived day to day
Support day-to-day people processes for the retail organisation to ensure compliance
Lead and advise managers on local employment law across our markets - keeping decisions fair and consistent
Support change in everyday operations, helping teams adapt without losing momentum
Support managers on performance, wellbeing and employee engagement
Collaborate closely with the wider P&C team, contributing to shared initiatives and ensuring retail is connected to the broader people agenda
Requirements
Minimum 5 years as a People & Culture Business Partner, ideally with retail experience
Solid understanding of retail operations and experience in core people processes
Working knowledge of employment law across multiple markets - experience with the UK, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, France and the US is a strong advantage
Highly confident with people systems. We currently use Hibob and Teamtailor
A genuine love of service
Confident supporting change as part of day-to-day work
Self-directed and operationally strong, happy to move between strategic and hands-on work
A strong collaborator who works well both within a P&C team and across functions