People Partner - Retail

Overview

Morgan McKinley is collaborating with a prominent retail company to recruit a skilled People Partner to support a broad retail network across the Republic of Ireland. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-achieving People team within a company that prioritizes employee development, leadership growth, and a positive workplace culture. The successful candidate will work closely with Store Managers across around 16 stores, supporting over 1,300 employees. The position blends strategic HR partnership with hands-on operational responsibilities, focusing heavily on Employee Relations, leadership coaching, succession planning, and enhancing people performance throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Store Managers to implement regional people strategies across numerous retail locations.
• Deliver expert advice on Employee Relations matters including disciplinary actions, grievances, capability issues, probation reviews, absence management, and appeals.
• Coach and mentor managers to enhance leadership skills, team engagement, and overall performance.
• Lead effective performance management initiatives, particularly assisting managers in managing underperformance and improving attendance.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and smooth integration of Team and Colleague Managers.
• Develop internal talent pipelines and ensure comprehensive succession planning in the region.
• Analyze workforce data and trends to detect risks and opportunities, recommending improvements accordingly.
• Collaborate with Learning, Recruitment, and wider People teams to execute key initiatives and transformation projects.
• Promote self-service HR processes and maintain operational excellence in all HR activities.
• Establish trusted relationships across the business, influencing and challenging constructively to achieve optimal results.
• Support employee engagement efforts, people projects, and organizational change within the retail network.

Candidate Profile

• At least 3 years of experience in a HR/People Partner or HR Manager capacity.
• Proven expertise in Employee Relations, capable of confidently guiding managers through complex cases.
• Background supporting multi-site operations, preferably in retail, hospitality, or fast-paced customer-centric sectors.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills with the ability to offer constructive challenges.
• Competent in leveraging people data and insights to inform business decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Proactive, resilient, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and handle personal scheduling.
• Holder of a full clean driving license and willing to travel throughout the Republic of Ireland.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance bonus scheme.
• Employer-matched pension contribution.
• Generous paid annual leave allowances.
• Access to employee discount programs.
• Virtual General Practitioner services and wellbeing support.
• Flexible working pattern combining regional travel and weekly office attendance.
• Opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative People team with clear development paths.