The (Temp) Assistant, HR – Field, UK & Ireland, will provide timely and efficient HR support, predominantly to the UK & Ireland retail population, with ad hoc support to the broader teams as and when needed.

Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, Field – Europe and working closely with the local Area Managers, this role will cover the full generalist spectrum with a particular emphasis on employee relations and HR administration in UK & Ireland.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Human Resources to:

• Support with all HR processes across the employee lifecycle including, but not limited to:
• Liaising with our external administration provider to ensure all contracts of employment and change of terms letters are sent to employees in a timely manner
• Liaising with Tapestry People Services regarding verification of employment requests
• Collecting and verifying Right to Work documentation for all new hires
• Track and monitor the probationary review process
• Attend formal meetings as the HR representative, providing the relevant pre-paperwork and follow up, acting as note-taker and providing guidance as required 
• Support with employee relations matters in compliance with local legislation and HR best practice
• Coordinate and support with the monthly payroll validation process, ensuring line managers update the HRIS in a timely manner to capture all new starters, leavers and contractual changes
• Support the Retail Area Managers in providing generalist HR support to their populations
• Provide first-line support to employees with general ad-hoc HR queries and administration
• Regularly review the HR administrative processes, ensuring alignment with the wider HR team and identifying efficiencies and areas for improvement on a continuous basis
• Assist and support on all other ad hoc duties and HR projects as required

The accomplished individual will possess:

• Proven experience in a HR Administrator or Assistant role, ideally in a retail or hospitality environment
• Proficient knowledge of local UK employment legislation and HR best practice in the UK
• Experience dealing with employee relations cases
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with employees at all levels
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What Tapestry can offer you:

• Hybrid working (3 days working from the office, 2 days remote)
• Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)
• 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Internal mobility & career progression
• Regular Social Events - Seasonal & Cultural
• Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council

Other benefits include:

• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
• Multi brand discount up to 50% off
• Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)
• Bupa rewards - Financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts
• Private Dental Cover
• Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven 
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Gym discount
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme 

At Tapestry, we are committed to building a diverse & inclusive workforce. We know that having a wide range of perspectives and experiences makes us more innovative and brings us closer to our consumers. If you are interested in this role but do not believe you meet all the set criteria, that’s ok. We are happy to work with individuals who have the drive, passion, agility and willingness to learn. So, take a chance and apply; you may just be who we are looking for. We would be delighted to hear from you.