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HR Advisor
HR Advisor – London HQ & UK Retail Support
About Pentland Brands
We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego.
About the Role
Shape the work behind some of the world’s most loved sport, outdoor and lifestyle brands. At Pentland Brands, every role helps move our brands forward. Whether you’re supporting our people, improving our systems, growing our performance, strengthening operations or shaping better ways of working, your impact spans a portfolio of iconic brands used globally.
The HR Advisor provides practical, delivery-focused HR support across the London HQ and UK retail population, ensuring people priorities, processes, and plans translate into daily action. This includes advice, employee relations, and operational activities.
Responsibilities
Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent, policy-compliant HR delivery:
- Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees in London HQ, escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
- Manage employee relations cases including:
- Performance and conduct issues
- Absence management
- Grievances and informal resolutions
- Coach managers on HR processes, policy applications, and effective people management.
- Advise on onboarding, contractual changes, probation, family leave, flexible working, departures and transition.
- Work with the HR Assistant to maintain accuracy in:
- HR administration
- Employee records
- System data (ensuring timely updates)
- Compose high-quality documents, including:
- Letters, meeting notes
- Case documentation
- Employee communications
- Support cyclical HR processes such as:
- Performance reviews
- Talent development
- Engagement surveys
- Reward and compensation (ensuring deadlines are met)
- Use data trends to:
- Spot recurring issues
- Assess manager needs for capability development
- Propose process improvements
- Coordinate with Payroll, Benefits and Talent Acquisition to ensure seamless employee transitions and onboarding.
- Collaborate on HR projects, policy updates, engagement initiatives, and local communications as needed.
- Promote fair, consistent, and inclusive HR practices across London HQ and UK retail teams.
- Handle confidential employee information with utmost discretion, adhering to GDPR requirements.
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Requirements
Essentials
- Experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and confidence advising on employee relations.
- Proficiency in preparing:
- HR documentation
- Letters
- Meeting notes
- Case records
- Exceptional communication skills, able to build trust with managers and employees.
- Practical, solutions-focused mindset, with strong judgment to escalate when required.
- Organisational skills and attention to detail for managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive employee matters.
Desired
- Experience using HR systems, such as SuccessFactors.
Join Our Team
About Pentland Brands
We are the brand behind globally recognised names: Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury, Endura, Ellesse, Kickers, and Mitre. As a global family business, our purpose is "pioneering brands that make life better."
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Every team member contributes to:
- Product innovation
- Experiences that nourish confidence and positivity
- Lasting partnerships that enhance daily life
Why Pentland Brands?
Choosing us means joining a place where impact matters. Your work will:
- Bridge multiple brands, regions, teams, and disciplines
- Support innovation, collaboration and improving processes
- Build the future of heritage brands with ambition and global reach
Benefits & Perks
Our comprehensive HR package includes:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible start/finish times
- Generous holiday allowance
- Product discounts and sample sales
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Healthcare support
- Gym and fitness discounts
- Cycle to work scheme and electric car scheme
Full details on our UK Benefits page.
Interview Process
We value a transparent, supportive selection experience. If your background aligns with the role, expect:
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Talent Team Intro Call (30 minutes video chat) to:
- Introduce you to our Talent Team
- Discuss the role, your experience and address questions.
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Experience Interview (online with hiring manager) to delve into:
- Your skills, experience, and approach
- Alignment with the role, our principles, and working methods.
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Final In-Person Interview at our office:
- Focused on in-depth discussion and practical scenarios
- Opportunity to meet the team and gain insight into Pentland Brands.
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