Overview
Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: HR, Training Region: Yorkshire Location: Doncaster Salary Description: Competitive salary based on skills and experience Posted: 30/04/2026 Recruiter: DFS Job Ref: dfs/TP/250060/3315 Job Views: 1
Everyone TogetherWe’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, you’re helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we’re united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.Everyone Welcome Across our Group, we\'re committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail. We\'re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.So, if your experience doesn\'t quite match the specification, we\'d still really love to hear from you
Your new role
A people professional who effectively partners with key Retail leaders through support and challenge, bringing data-led insights, and contributing to the delivery of a high-impact People Plan.
Covering the South retail stores 2-3 times per week, from Southern Birmingham/Northampton down to the South coast.
What you will be doing
- Collaborating with Retail Leaders and the People function Centres of Excellence to co-design and execute a people plan within their function that meets operational needs and priorities, whilst also aligning with the broader Group People Strategy.
- Supporting leaders across the full colleague life cycle and partner with Centre's of Excellence (ER, Reward, L&D, Inclusion), ensuring leaders make the right decisions for the business.
- Be a highly visible presence across the area being partnered prioritising building strong relationships with leaders and line managers.
- Acting as a "critical friend" and coach to leaders, influencing people-led decisions to improve engagement, productivity, and retention, through a combination of effective support and challenge
- Supporting key change management initiatives to ensure the business remains agile and effective.
- Leading talent development and succession planning within area of accountability to build a robust pipeline of future leaders for the organisation.
Role requirements
- If you have the ability to translate business goals into people initiatives that deliver a tangible bottom-line impact.
- If you are an expert at analysing people metrics to diagnose risks, identify trends, and evaluate opportunities.
- If you can Influence & challenge with your exceptional stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge the status quo and navigate complex professional relationships.
- If you have a "can-do" mindset with the flexibility to pivot between high-level strategy and hands-on operational support.
Key Skills and qualifications
- A proven track record in HR partnering, with significant expertise within Employee Relations, Reward, and Talent Management.
- Extensive experience providing credible, business-focused advice to senior stakeholders and managers.
- A demonstrated passion for building inclusive, high-performance workplace cultures.
- CIPD membership or equivalent professional experience can be of value
Benefits
- Competitive Pay based on experience
- Car or Car Allowance
- Hybrid working - 2 days at home
- Potential Annual Bonus Scheme
- Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us
- Holidays: Great holiday allowance, option to buy 5 extra days, enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year
- Discounts: 30% off DFS and Sofology products, plus discounts for friends and family
- Wellbeing: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships
- Pension and Savings: Group Pension and Share-save schemes
- Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay
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