People Partner NEW High Wycombe Posted today Up to £50,000 High Wycombe Head-Office

We’re looking for an experienced People Partner to join our People Team at our Head Office on a 7‑month FTC (until the end of December 2026) and play a key role in shaping a high‑performing, inclusive and engaged culture.

Reporting to the People Manager, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders and managers across Head Office, providing proactive, commercially minded people advice and support. This is a brilliant opportunity to balance day‑to‑day people partnering with impactful project work, while coaching leaders to build confidence and capability in people management.

What you’ll do

• Partner with Head Office leaders, providing trusted people advice across the employee lifecycle
• Coach and develop line managers to build strong people management capability
• Support delivery of people KPIs, including performance management, absence and retention
• Lead on complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes
• Use people data and insight to spot trends and recommend practical solutions
• Support workforce planning, organisational change and people‑focused projects
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, L&D and Employee Experience teams to deliver joined‑up solutions

What you’ll bring

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified, or qualified by experience
• Proven experience in a People Partner / HR Business Partner role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Confidence influencing and coaching senior stakeholders
• Experience using HR systems such as Oracle (or similar)
• Strong organisation, communication and prioritisation skills

What you’ll gain

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working – 3 days office, 2 days off‑site
• Access to Stream for financial wellbeing
• TPS Perks, staff discount and partner discounts
• Life Assurance and RetailTrust wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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