Interim People Business Partner

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion marketplace is seeking a Global Functional People Business Partner in London. This maternity cover position focuses on partnering with senior leaders to drive impactful people initiatives and foster a high-performance culture. Ideal candidates will have strong HR generalist experience, exceptional relationship-building skills, and in-depth knowledge of UK employment law. The role offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Program

Health Insurance

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience at a business partner level.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop impactful people initiatives.
• Shape and execute a forward-thinking People strategy.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Relationship-building skills

Problem-solving using data

Knowledge of UK employment law

Business acumen

Job description

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. Farfetch opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

PEOPLE TEAM

The People team plays a pivotal role in supporting the business by strategically overseeing the complete employee journey. From drawing in top talent and fostering a high-performance culture and career development, they are instrumental in creating a positive and inclusive workplace environment and managing our workspaces.

LONDON

Our London office is located in Old Street, London’s tech hub, and is home to a wide range of teams. Our open space is ideal for collaborative work and sharing ideas. We also have a large outdoor terrace, which is the perfect spot to have a team lunch or host events!

THE ROLE

The Global Functional People Business Partner for the Commercial & Browns Fashion business will be based in our London office, working alongside other PBPs & TA Partners who support the wider business unit. The role also requires close partnership with regional PBPs, senior functional leaders, and Centres of Excellence to develop and deliver impactful people initiatives across their functions. This role drives organisational effectiveness, talent development, and high-performance culture across global teams, with a focus on influencing senior stakeholders, shaping business-critical initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach, leveraging data and insights to support business growth and transformation in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

This position is a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover contract, we are ideally looking for someone who can start in March 2026 to accommodate a handover period.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Partner with senior functional leaders and regional teams to develop and deliver impactful people initiatives aligned with business goals and budgets.
• Shape and execute a forward‑thinking People strategy that fosters organisational change, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong cross‑regional relationships with People Partners, fostering a collaborative approach to talent and workforce planning.
• Support a high‑performance culture through performance management, coaching, and leadership development.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, mediation and conflict resolution in line with company values and policies.
• Lead workforce planning and organisational design efforts to ensure scalable, effective structures and capabilities.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to implement talent and succession planning strategies, supporting employee development, engagement and high‑potential identification.
• Monitor organisational health metrics, proactively addressing issues and opportunities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of People policies, processes, and programmes.
• Use data and insights to influence leadership decisions, measure People initiatives’ success, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Talent Management and other People functions to support talent development initiatives.
• Partner with Reward to uphold our total compensation approach and collaborate on initiatives that enhance fairness, innovation, and competitive packages to attract and retain talent.

WHO YOU ARE

• Proven HR generalist experience at a business partner level, working with senior stakeholders in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills with the credibility to influence and challenge at senior levels.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems using a data‑informed approach.
• Strong business acumen, with curiosity and understanding about how HR practices impact commercial outcomes.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing high‑level employee relations cases.
• Clear, purposeful communicator, adept at engaging diverse audiences in a trusted advisor style.
• Collaborative and cross‑functional by nature, thriving in regional and cross‑business partnerships.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into engaging initiatives; equally comfortable rolling up sleeves and executing detailed tasks to ensure completion.
• Data‑driven with the ability to analyse insights and recommend informed business decisions.
• Experience partnering with Commercial teams and retail employees is highly desirable.
• Happy and able to work on a fixed term contract basis and have the ability to be able to start in March 2026.

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Employee Pension Scheme
• Flexible Benefits Program
• Health Insurance & Critical Illness cover
• Flexible work environment (3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT & SCAM DISCLAIMER

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT- Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
• SCAM DISCLAIMER- It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.