HR Specialist

Job Description

The NEXT Retail HR team are currently looking for a dynamic HR Specialist to join our team at the Head Office in Leicestershire. In this role, you will be a key player in supporting our Head Office Operation functions to maintain a high level of service in a fast-paced setting.

About The Role

As an HR Specialist, your main responsibilities will involve serving as the primary contact for employee relations queries, providing guidance on various HR matters, supporting investigations, and assisting with disciplinary actions, appeals, and grievances. Additionally, you will offer advice on probationary reviews, performance management issues, flexible working requests, and reasonable adjustments.

Your role will also include staying informed about legislative changes and assessing their potential impact on our policies and guidance. If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to a supportive team environment and make a difference in HR operations, we invite you to apply for this position at Next. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering quality service and support to our employees. Apply now to explore this opportunity further.

About You

• Skilled in problem-solving and supporting thorough investigations
• Proficient in establishing and nurturing strong relationships
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability to navigate changes effectively
• Excels in task organisation, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Possesses strong written and numerical abilities
• Capable of working independently in high-pressure and busy environments
• Flexible and open to positively embracing evolving business requirements
• Proficient in utilising various Google software applications
• Exhibits and recognises exceptional customer service practices
• Proficient in interpreting and presenting data clearly and confidently
• Knowledgeable in HR policies, processes, terms & conditions, and GDPR compliance
• Experience in meeting service level agreements (SLAs)
  
  

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About The Team

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
  
  

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Next is a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. They are the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and the market leader in Kidswear. They have over 500 stores and operate in over 70 countries.