Job Description

The Role

As an HR Advisor, you will be a vital part of a team supporting approximately 1,850 colleagues across our Leicester, Head Office and also our Northern sites (Elmsall & Doncaster). You’ll work closely with Tech leaders, providing the clear, commercial advice they need to help their teams thrive.

The role is offered on an initial 9 month fixed term contract with the possibility of going permanent

What You’ll Take On

• Empower Management: Coach and upskill managers to become self-sufficient, providing guidance on everything from performance to effective collaboration.

• Drive People Plans: Support the HRBP in developing and implementing effective strategies that reflect our unique culture.

• Manage Employee Relations: Provide expert advice on employment legislation, ensuring we always do the right thing and keep our communications transparent.

• Support Talent Growth: Help lead our bi-annual talent management process, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to evolve and succeed.

• Innovative Projects: Contribute to HR COEs on project-based work, finding new ways to improve our processes and the employee experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Expertise: Solid knowledge of UK Employment Law and experience working at an advisory level, ideally within a tech environment.

• Communication: The ability to influence at all levels with clarity and warmth.

• Mindset: An enthusiastic approach to learning and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Cultural Awareness: Respect for diverse perspectives and a global mindset to support our offshore development teams in India, Sri Lanka, and Poland.

• Integrity: A high degree of confidentiality and a commitment to honest, responsible HR practices.

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You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!