HR Business Partner bei Debenhams Group

About the Role

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact? We’re seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Business Partner to join our team and play a key role in shaping our people strategy. In this office-based role, you’ll work closely with business leaders to deliver effective HR solutions that support organisational goals, drive employee engagement, and foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. From advising on complex employee relations matters to leading on policy development and people initiatives, this is a varied and hands-on opportunity for someone ready to influence change and support business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement effective people plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Provide expert advice and coaching on all HR matters, including organisational change, performance management, and employee relations.
• Support the delivery of recruitment, talent, and succession planning initiatives.
• Lead on colleague engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives.
• Oversee and manage complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and company policy.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure they remain compliant with current UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Draft and implement new policies where required, ensuring they are clearly communicated and consistently applied across the organisation.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (e.g., Learning & Development, Reward, Talent Acquisition) to deliver a high-quality HR service.
• Promote best practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Requirements

About You

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum; Level 7 preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor within a UK organisation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Demonstrates strong team-working skills and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Commercially minded and data-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously when required.

Benefits

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.  

2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group.

Let’s lead the change together. 🚀 

Benefits include:

• You’ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes – where your impact on the business will impact you
• Opportunity to take part in Learn & Development training – expanding your knowledge on areas outside of your day to day
• Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
• Our Reward platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs – such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days.
• There’s also up to 40% discount off all of our brands!