HR People Partner

Damart; Bingley, Steeton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Bingley is seeking an experienced People Partner to help drive their people strategy. This full-time, hybrid role involves advising managers, supporting the colleague lifecycle, and driving people-focused initiatives. The ideal candidate should have CIPD Level 5 qualification and experience in employee relations. This position offers the opportunity to influence a vibrant, values-driven culture focused on teamwork and engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a dynamic, multi-area organisation.
• Strong expertise in employee relations and broad generalist HR experience.
• Approachable and confident with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach line managers on policies and procedures.
• Partner across all aspects of the colleague lifecycle.
• Champion people analytics and HR systems.
• Lead and support people-focused change initiatives.
• Build awareness of market trends and workforce challenges.
• Stay updated on employment legislation to ensure compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Building relationships

CIPD qualified

Influencing

Education

CIPD Level 5 or greater

Job description

About Damart:

Damart is part of Damartex and is thriving in Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and the USA as well as France. Along with partner companies in Australia, Cyprus and Spain we keep over 10 million happy customers looking fabulous. If you would like to work for one of Europe's biggest senior lifestyle brands, look no further. We are a leading provider of fashion, footwear and home & garden products aimed at the senior customer market.

We are passionate about our customers and our excellent reputation stems from the key benefits we offer our customers - outstanding value for money, excellent customer service, speedy delivery and comfortable stylish clothing. When you join us you’ll be joining a company that is focused on putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Job Overview:

Are you passionate about shaping an inclusive, people‑first culture? Do you enjoy partnering with leaders to bring out the best in their teams? We are looking for an experienced People Partner to help drive our people strategy and support the full colleague lifecycle across the organisation. You’ll work closely with line managers to provide expert guidance on people matters and ensure fair, consistent and values‑led leadership across the business.

This is a permanent, full‑time position working hybrid – Monday and Friday from home and Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in the Bingley office.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Advise and coach line managers on policies, procedures, and best practice—ensuring colleagues are supported with fairness and in alignment with our company values.
• Partner across all aspects of the colleague lifecycle, including capability and performance, L&D, recruitment, reward, engagement and wellbeing.
• Champion people analytics and HR systems, using data to generate insights that improve and inform decision‑making and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead and support people‑focused change initiatives, positively contributing to our culture while bringing fresh ideas and insights from both internal and external best practice.
• Build commercial awareness of market trends, competitors and emerging workforce challenges to help guide strategic people priorities.
• Stay up to date on employment legislation and apply this knowledge to reduce risk and ensure compliance across the organisation.

Skills & Experience:

An ideal candidate will bring previous experience in a similar role within a dynamic, multi‑area organisation, with strong expertise in employee relations and broad generalist. CIPD qualified Level 5 or greater. They will be approachable, confident and skilled at building strong relationships, with the ability to gain trust and influence at all levels. We’re looking for someone who is ready to make a strong impact across the business.