Ralph Lauren is looking for a People & Development Associate to join the team in Mayfair on a FTC.

Reporting to the P&D Manager, the successful applicant will provide dedicated HR/people support across designated corporate functions, retail teams and People Services (when required), acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day employee queries, delivering timely, accurate and confidential support across the employee lifecycle, including HR administration, Workday transactions, onboarding, payroll coordination, employee relations, job requisitions, visa sponsorship processes and supporting the People Lead (UK & ROI) on designated people projects. 

Suitable applicants will have strong attention to detail, sound judgement, a proactive approach and the ability to build trusted relationships while supporting the business in line with company policies, processes and best practice.

Responsibilities of the People & Development Associate:

• Act as the dedicated business associate within corporate functions, providing support and guidance on general people queries.
• Complete Workday actions for designated business areas, ensuring people data and transactions are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Work closely with People Services during payroll periods to ensure onboarding tasks are completed and payroll-related activity is supported effectively.
• Act as a point of contact for all employee queries and people-related concerns, leading and supporting conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling. 
• Lead and participate in People projects and initiatives, supporting the delivery of wider business and people priorities.
• Identify inefficiencies in people processes and recommend or implement improvements to enhance ways of working & drive operating with efficiency
• Actively support the people team at key periods of the employee life cycle, e.g. salary planning/ audits, employee relations cases/ on boarding & holiday cover, etc
• Support the business with job requisitions, ensuring alignment with career framework guidelines and keeping stakeholders updated on approval status.
• Support Talent Acquisition with the maintenance of the recruitment tracker.
• Work closely with managers during salary planning and the end-of-year cycle to ensure data accuracy and completion of required audits.
• Carry out regular workday/ HRIS audits, escalating concerns or data issues to the appropriate manager as appropriate.
• Manage all visa sponsorship requests that come through designated business areas and work directly with the immigration lawyer for Ralph Lauren to provide a seamless process for both the business and employee. 
• Promote an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with company values, fostering employee engagement, wellbeing, and a positive workplace experience. 

What Ralph Lauren is looking for:

• Experience in an HR, People, or Business Partnering support role.
• Good understanding of core HR processes, including onboarding, employee relations, recruitment governance, salary planning, and annual review cycles.
• Experience using Workday or a similar HR information system.
•  A strong communicator with the ability to navigate complex scenarios & escalate accordingly
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate people data and complete audits effectively.
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear updates and guidance to managers and business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support operational HR activity in a timely and professional manner.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify process gaps and support practical solutions.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint