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Full-Time

People Operations Specialist

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Farfetch

Farfetch

1,001-5,000 employees

Online marketplace for luxury fashion items

Consumer Goods

Entry, Junior

London, UK

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Requirements
  • Someone with attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks
  • Knowledge of Labor Law in the UK
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (in particular Excel) and Workday
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant UK labour legislation and other local regulations
  • Strong people skills, and ability to communicate and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Manage the end-to-end process for People administration through the employee life cycle, including all the necessary legal proceedings for onboarding and offboarding
  • Administrative management of hiring during pre-boarding and onboarding, contract renewals and exit processes. This includes capturing areas of opportunity and feeding them back into an ongoing process improvement agenda
  • Data Maintenance: providing administrative support, including maintaining personnel files, and accuracy in Workday
  • Monitor and manage queries in the centralized People Team mailbox related to payroll and documentation within agreed-upon internal timeframes
  • Ensure all audit and legal requirements and reports are available for compliance
  • Support the People Operations team to create, manage and improve benefits programs (with research, compliance, policies, implementation and administration)
  • Partner with benefits providers to review and maintain our current benefits offering (contracts, premiums, invoices, ad-hoc changes, ...)
  • Continuously improve People Team processes by identifying challenges and recommending opportunities for process and experience enhancements
  • Support broader People Operations projects, where cross-team and cross-functional collaboration is required

Farfetch operates an online marketplace that connects luxury fashion brands, boutique retailers, and consumers globally. The platform allows users to buy and sell high-end fashion items, catering to a clientele that values quality and exclusivity. Farfetch partners with various luxury brands and boutiques, providing them with a digital space to showcase their products. The company generates revenue primarily through commissions on sales made through its platform and offers additional services like digital marketing and logistics to its partners. Unlike many competitors, Farfetch has also expanded into the pre-owned luxury market through acquisitions, such as LUXCLUSIF, enhancing its offerings in the luxury fashion sector. The goal of Farfetch is to create a comprehensive digital marketplace that serves the needs of luxury fashion consumers and retailers worldwide.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-23%

1 year growth

-27%

2 year growth

-29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Farfetch's global reach and partnerships with high-end brands and boutiques provide employees with exposure to the luxury fashion industry's top players.
  • The company's expansion into pre-owned luxury goods through LUXCLUSIF opens new market opportunities and potential revenue growth.
  • Collaborations with sustainability platforms like Good on You highlight Farfetch's commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion, appealing to a growing consumer base.

What critics are saying

  • The luxury fashion market's volatility and economic downturns can significantly impact Farfetch's revenue and profitability.
  • Recent layoffs affecting 25-30% of the workforce may lead to decreased morale and productivity among remaining employees.

What makes Farfetch unique

  • Farfetch's unique position as a global luxury fashion marketplace sets it apart from competitors who may focus on more generalized eCommerce.
  • The acquisition of LUXCLUSIF allows Farfetch to tap into the growing market for pre-owned luxury goods, diversifying its revenue streams.
  • Farfetch Platform Solutions offers comprehensive digital commerce solutions, providing added value to luxury brands and boutique retailers beyond just a sales platform.