HR Partner

HR Partner

Luxury Perfume House
London - West End

Full-Time - Office-Based

I am delighted to be partnering with a prestigious luxury perfume brand based in London's West End who are seeking a talented HR Manager to join their growing business. This is a rare opportunity to join an iconic fragrance house and play a pivotal role in shaping their people strategy during an exciting period of growth.

This is a standalone HR role, ideal for someone who is confident operating both strategically and operationally, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business and help drive a high-performance, engaging, and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with managers to ensure recruitment and development strategies support wider business goals.
• Attract and recruit top talent across both retail and office functions.
• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle: job postings, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Ensure onboarding processes are legally compliant (Right to Work checks) and aligned with brand values and culture.

Talent Development & Learning

• Work with brand ambassadors and trainers to deliver impactful learning and development programmes.
• Support training needs analysis and coordinate internal and external training sessions.
• Contribute to succession planning, career development, and leadership development initiatives.

Performance & Capability Management

• Lead the annual performance cycle and support managers with goal-setting and feedback.
• Identify high-potential employees and create tailored development plans.

Employee Relations, Engagement & Culture

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, offering clear and supportive guidance.
• Manage employee relations matters, with support from external advisors for complex cases.
• Support initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Lead on engagement activities and feedback processes to enhance satisfaction and retention.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 or above.
• Proven experience as a standalone HR Manager, ideally within luxury retail or a similar premium environment.
• Strong background in talent acquisition and development.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work with a prestigious luxury brand.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and creative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Great opportunities for growth and career development.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.