HR Business Partner - Retail - 9 months FTC

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price. 

We are currently recruiting an HR Business Partner (Fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave) for our Retail population in France.  Reporting to the Deputy HR Director for France, you will be based in the Paris office and visit your stores in both Paris and across France on a regular basis to build strong relationships.  

The role of the HR Business Partner is to act as a role model for all UNIQLO and Fast Retailing values and principles, coaching managers in formal and informal HR procedure, developing through coaching their people management skills, and delivering the valuable HR services to our store staff.  

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys HR Business Partnering within the Retail Environment and who wants to develop within a fast moving and operational role. As a Retail HR Business Partner you’ll partner closely with Store Operations teams, supporting line managers with daily HR operations and delivering an exceptional HR service to your stores across Paris and France.
 

What you will be responsible for:

• Support and advise operational teams in stores on the day-to-day management of their human resources issues  
• Ensure the proper application of all HR policies and tools through HR audits and regular visits to stores in your area 
• Communicate information and provide necessary training  
• Identify training needs and participate in monitoring the training plan  
• Coordinate the assessment and promotion processes  
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that will maximise employee engagement and motivation  
• Be the main point of contact for complex employee relations issues.  
• Handle disciplinary cases in collaboration with the relevant departments and partners.  
• Ensure harmonious relations with staff representatives and external institutions (Labour Inspectorate, Occupational Physician, etc.), when necessary.  
• Contribute to the management and accuracy of data in the HRIS. 

Skills, Experience And Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Management or equivalent experience  
• 3-5 years previous HR Generalist Experience, ideally within a retail or multi-site setting 
• Fluent both English and French (Written and Verbal) is essential  
• Experience working in an international HR team would be highly advantageous 
• Ability to build trusting relationships at all levels of the company  
• Excellent listening and communication skills 

• Strong Customer Focus

• Highly organised and flexible  

• Resilience

• Willingness to travel – about once a month to French stores outside of Paris  

What We Can Offer You:

• 25 days holiday + RTT  
• Bonus based on objective and performance (pro rata) 
• Lunch Vouchers, 60% funded by Uniqlo 

• Staff Discount 30%

• Private Medical Care (optional) 

• Private Pension Scheme

• Hybrid working, 1 days from home, 4 days in the office 
• Volunteer Day – twice a year 
• Great Location – Opera Area (IX District) 

Your CV must be uploaded in English to be reviewed by our European Talent Acquisition Team.  

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities or background. 

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