Job Description 

Do you have previous experience at a Business Partner level?

Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?

Do you have experience of developing and executing HR plans?

Do you have experience of managing and developing people towards high performance?

Reporting into the Head of HRBPs and Talent and partnering with the Field Managers in retail, you will ensure that the overall People Plan is aligned to the People Strategy to support the delivery of the overall business strategy. You will provide critial support to Retail Teams, identifing themes and driving actions to support Retention, Engagement, Performance, Talent DE&I and Organisation Design. 

About you

• Experience at a Business Partner level
• Experience working in a Retail HR function
• Experience partnering Senior Field Leaders
• CIPD Qualified
• Proven ability to develop a good understanding of business issues and how to identify, deliver & partner with CofEs for HR interventions and solutions to meet business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

About us

Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!

Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.

Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.

Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some of our benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off 
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.