Retail HRBP (2096)

About us

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations acting together as partners with local communities to fight inequality and poverty through tackling extreme vulnerability in crises, calling for climate justice and valuing all women’s work.

We believe that when people come together, we can create real change. Whether it’s through signing a petition, volunteering in one of our shops, or donating what you can, when we all take these acts together, we can create a more equal world.  

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops raise vital funds to support Oxfam’s work with partner organisations. Mobilising over 20,000 volunteers who work in shops at the heart of their community to raise as much money as possible to support our work to tackle poverty and inequality.

The Role

Are you a proactive HR professional looking for your next challenge and ready to make a real impact, supporting retail operations for a charity fighting the inequalities that fuel poverty?

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented HR professional to join our team as Retail HR Business Partner for our retail network based in and around London, Surrey, Kent and Sussex (weekly travel to these areas is required).  The role is pivotal in driving our people and culture strategy, fostering a positive work environment within our shops and ensuring our HR practices align with our vision, mission and values.

You will work within our People and Culture Division, as part of the Retail HR team. As an HR Business Partner, you will be a driving force in supporting our retail colleagues. You will manage the HR lifecycle activities within our network of shops, providing tailored pragmatic and employee centric guidance on people issues aligned with our values. You will be the bridge between various stakeholders, ensuring that the unique people needs of each shop are not just met but exceeded. You will engage in a wide variety of work from crafting tailored people plans to collaborating seamlessly with colleagues, across Oxfam teams, using your creativity to find innovative solutions.

About you

We are looking for a candidate who can work across teams within the People and Culture Division and the wider organisation, to drive continuous improvement in inclusive people practices.

An ideal candidate for the role will also:

• Be an experienced HR generalist that demonstrates strong partnering with management teams, providing trusted advice, coaching, and training across a range of people strategies and issues.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices so you will have a sound and current knowledge of UK employment legislation including ER and HR best practice.
• Have experience of supporting talent acquisition and retention work, including recruitment, onboarding and development.
• Have extensive experience of delivering tailored, innovative and creative solutions to people related challenges in an empowered and self-directed manner.
• Listen, understand and respond effectively to diverse audience demonstrating a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. 
• Confidently use data to inform decisions, mitigate risk and drive change.
• Have strong problem solving and decision-making skills; able to respond quickly to any issues identified.
• Confidently manage and deliver HR projects within a complex, operational environment.
• Be qualified to CIPD Level 7 or have equivalent professional experience.
• Ideally have retail experience.
• Be willing to travel regularly for business purposes. It is desirable that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence (car and / or expenses provided for travel).

Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Let us shape the future of our shops together.

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What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

You would join a team of professionals who share a genuine passion for ending the injustice of poverty and like working work with others, in a collaborative way, to make change happen. The shops are vibrant, community hubs full of pride and dedication.

From the day you join Oxfam we invest in your professional development offering you an opportunity to learn and grow within your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching, mentoring and much more. 

 You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How to apply

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and cover letter, explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. We want to ensure that you are comfortable and can demonstrate you full potential for this role, across all stages of the recruitment process. If you would like to talk to us about the role or feel there are adjustments that would help you succeed in the process, we would encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat. Please contact us at [email protected].

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Our Values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

A thriving and diverse Oxfam

It is people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity, and inclusion across our community of staff, partners, and volunteers. Together, we are committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this includes Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.

• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.

• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.