People & Culture Manager

Summary

**Job Title: HR Manager** **Role Overview** The HR Manager will serve as a trusted partner to the business, overseeing employee relations, HR administration, and strategic people initiatives. With one direct report (HR Assistant), this role requires a balance of hands\-on execution and strategic influence to support a collaborative and values\-driven environment. **Key Responsibilities** * Act as the primary contact for employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices. * Lead and mentor the HR Assistant to deliver seamless HR administration across the employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, etc.). * Partner cross\-functionally with leadership and managers to design and implement people strategies that drive engagement, retention, and performance. * Support talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession development, and training programs. * Advise managers on HR best practices and guide them in handling complex performance and employee relations issues. * Ensure policies, procedures, and practices are aligned with company values and regional employment legislation. * Deliver HR reporting, metrics, and insights to support data\-driven decision\-making. * Contribute to culture\-building initiatives, embedding the brands philosophy of “human sustainability” in all people practices. **Qualifications \& Skills** * Proven HR generalist/manager experience within retail, fashion, or luxury sectors preferred. * Strong expertise in employee relations, with a pragmatic and solutions\-focused approach. * Excellent knowledge of HR administration, compliance, and HRIS systems. * Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships across functions and influence at all levels. * Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem\-solving skills. * Ability to thrive in a fast\-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and discretion. Salary $130,000\-$140,000 \+ 10% Bonus