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Primark

Fast-fashion retailer with affordable apparel

Employee Relations Advisor

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeMilan, Metropolitan City of Milan, ItalyNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of Employee Relations experience, preferably in retail, including practical experience managing day-to-day cases.
  • In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of Employee Relations practices and employment law.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Ability to engage with managers at all levels to handle Employee Relations issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build effective relationships at every organizational level.
  • Ability to work effectively at a fast pace, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive and responsible approach to protecting personal data and privacy.
  • Good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely, practical, proactive support and advice on Employee Relations matters, including disciplinary cases, internal policies, out-of-court claims, and litigation.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Country Leaders, Area Managers, Store Managers, and People & Culture colleagues, to support effective solutions and issue management.
  • Support People & Culture teams and store contacts with day-to-day Employee Relations activities and issues.
  • Support People & Culture teams and store contacts in preparing employment-law documentation.
  • Provide accurate, timely advice on Employee Relations matters in line with company policies and procedures, best practices, and employment law, including disciplinary procedures and litigation.
  • Review Employee Relations case documentation and give stakeholders feedback to ensure clarity, objectivity, and legal compliance.
  • Provide regular written updates on employment law and Employee Relations and deliver live training sessions to promote high standards of case management.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in other functions, sharing best practices and supporting case management as needed.
  • Manage relationships with external legal advisers and key stakeholders to ensure case-management timelines are met.
  • Attend employment tribunal hearings when needed and apply lessons learned to improve advice and reduce business risk.
  • Stay current with legislative developments relevant to the business.
  • Proactively support the Employee Relations Manager in reviewing and updating policies, procedures, templates, contracts, and the company handbook to reflect legislative changes, best practices, and lessons from cases.
  • Contribute continuously to improving Employee Relations processes by sharing ideas and proposals with the team and Employee Relations Manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in Law or a legal background.

About the Company

Primark

Fast-fashion retailer with affordable apparel

Primark is a fashion and home retailer with a focus on affordable, everyday style. It carries a wide range of products including clothing for babies, kids, women, and men, plus home goods, accessories, beauty items, and confectionery, sold in its many stores across Europe and in the United States. Customers shop in brick-and-mortar stores, where goods move quickly and prices stay low to reflect Primark’s value-focused model. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, multi-category assortment at low prices, relying on a fast-paced store network and frequent product turnover to keep fashion affordable. Its goal is to help people access stylish looks and everyday essentials at great prices, while expanding its presence especially in the United States.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1969

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