HR Business Partner

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 for a HR Business Partner for our Madrid stores. You will be reporting into the Senior HR Manager for Spain, working closely with the Store Operations teams in Madrid, country, regional and Global HR colleagues. You will also partner with external service providers - such as recruitment related vendors, labour law institutions and our outsourced payroll vendor.

The role of the HR BP is to act as a role model for all UNIQLO and Fast Retailing values and principles, supporting line manager in the daily HR operations and delivering the HR services to our stores. You will ensure the business is operating in compliance with legal rules and obligations, as well as effectively implementing global HR projects locally.

What you will be responsible for

BUSINESS

• Supporting the Country Senior HR Manager and country COO in deciding and maintaining organizational structure

• Supporting and providing guidance to Madrid store operation teams in their day to day HR matters

• Ensuring application of all HR policies and tools through regular store visits and HR audits, in line with country legal requirements, and provide communication and training on this when required.

• Maintaining and updating all HR policies and tools in line with country legal requirements and provide communication and training on this when required.

RECRUITMENT

• Discussing and collecting hiring plans from stores, and build up accurate recruitment calendar

• Managing Madrid new store openings recruiting projects together with EU Talent Acquisition and Store operations team

• In close collaboration with the EU Talent Acquisition team and Spain HR team, suggesting and supporting deployment of relevant sourcing and selection strategies for existing /new stores and store operations graduate scheme

• Supporting the implementation of the recruiting processes and tools, offering store managers’ training and coaching

• Setting up and deploying local recruiting and integration strategies for people with disabilities and refugees, in collaboration with HR and Sustainability colleagues

• Contributing to the development of the employer brand image

PERFORMANCE AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

• Initiating and deploying initiatives to maximize store employees’ engagement, motivation and retention

• Facilitating trainings related to performance and people development processes

INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Being the main point of contact for all employee relation issues related to Madrid stores, and liaise with accurate specialist department to solve issues

• Acting as a coach to line managers and employees in improving people management

• Handling disciplinary cases in alignment with company policies and local legislation

EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES AND RELATED MATTERS

• Heading up health and safety committee in each store

• Making sure collective agreements and other legal rules are properly applied in the stores. Alert management and take action when not respected.

OTHER

• Constantly striving on improving processes and tools to support business in the most effective and flexible way

• Working with HR team across EU to ensure consistency in policies and improvement of the business

Candidate’s Profile

Experience

• Master’s degree in HR, business administration, psychology or legal

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as HR generalist

• Experience working in retail or hospitality industry

• Experience working in a multi-national/global company

Skills

• Solid knowledge in Madrid labor law

• Fluent English

• Knowledge of HRIS systems such as Workday would be an advantage

• Proven track-record of project management skills

• Ability to establish trust relationships at all levels in the business

• Very good listening skills and communication

• Ability to deliver results, proactive

Attributes

• High flexibility

• Resilience

• Customer centric

• Strong work ethics and integrity

• Open to travels

What we can offer you

• Staff Discount 30%

• Flexible schedule

• Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the office

• Half year bonus and Global Profit Share Scheme

• Seasonal Sample Sales

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

We take data protection very seriously and understand the importance of protecting your privacy and Personal Information. For the recruitment process, you can find the applicable privacy policy on our site: https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/privacy/eurecruitment.html

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