People & Culture Business Partner

At Axel Arigato, we have set out our vision to "Create the Present, Shape the future and Inspire generations".  We are anticipating a 75% growth each year in the next four years, with new Retail Stores as well as new offices in Europe, China, and the U.S. To secure our Vision and this growth - we need to strengthen our People & Culture Team with an experienced People & Culture Business Partner who will help align business strategy with our people strategy in the UK and other European countries.  

As our new PCBP, you will provide expertise within the People and Culture field. This means giving expert advice within labour law and work environment, leadership coaching, rehabilitation, and trainings amongst other things. You will have a key role in our future growth, working closely with managers and building relationships with internal stakeholders and ensuring a top-of-the-class workplace for our employees to thrive and be productive in. This also implies working proactively with topics and questions such as health & safety, compensation packages and employer branding. 

You will be a business partner to our UK departments but as we are a global company, supporting departments/stores in other countries will also be a part of the job. In some cases, travelling may be required.  

This is a perfect role for an individual passionate about how the business strategy can be driven by hiring, developing, and rewarding excellent talent. You are looking for a career in an international environment and understand how to build a strong people-first company within the fashion industry.  

The P&C team at Axel Arigato today consist of five people and you would be the sixth team member – however, you will be the first full-time P&C representative in the UK. You will be part of a professional and open-minded team (located at our head office in Gothenburg, Sweden) in which you will have the possibility to lead your own work, inspire others and get inspired.  

The tasks will include but not be limited to:   

• Being the main contact for P&C related questions in the UK and other geographical locations.  Communication, feedback, and support to senior managers.  

• Handling internal PC processes.  Elaborating new PC processes, implement and evaluate.  Leadership training at webinars, seminars, 1:2:1.  Representing PC at monthly PCBP meetings with global management teams.  Perform traditional PCBP tasks (rehabilitations, conflicts, team building) and support department managers.  

• Identify new roles and/or existing job openings that must be filled to enable the business to meet its goals.  Compare business goals and objectives to the current structure of business units and the distribution of roles.  Support in yearly salary reviews.  Other general PCBP ad hoc tasks.  

As you probably figured, this is a high-paced role with great possibilities of improving the internal process and making sure that we continue being viewed as an attractive employer.  However - it will also require a lot from you. Both in terms of skills within the People & Culture field, but also when it comes to grit and taking initiative and being the expert providing credible advice and counsel to our leaders. Experience from working as a business partner towards other markets, such as France, Germany, or Denmark, is a plus, but not necessary.  

To be successful in this position you are attracted to the business side of the fashion industry and realize the importance of continuous improvements in both big and small. You have a genuine interest in the P&C field and is looking for a workplace guided by Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion. You understand the importance of collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, and employees at all levels.  

In terms of more formal requirements, we expect you to have the following:   

• Several years of experience working as a Business Partner, ideally in a highly scaling company in an international environment. 

• Good knowledge of UK labour law.  A bachelor’s degree within Human Resources or equivalent working experience    Experience in working closely with managers and senior management   Capable of creating/building structure whilst remaining agile and having good administrative skills.   Fluent in both written and spoken English.   

• A mindset that is curious, embraces change and wants to develop yourself as well as the company.    Experience in building and maintaining relations with recruitment agencies.   Excellent people skills.   Experience from the fashion industry is considered a plus   Ability to Identify and Develop Leaders 

• Proficiency with Digital HR-tools   Coaching skills 

How to apply:   

Please apply by submitting your CV without a picture. We will hire as soon as we find the right fit and therefore, the position might be filled before the last day of application. Please note, applicants must have the right to work within the UK.   

Questions about the position can be addressed to:  

Director of People, Culture and Diversity:  Marie Fall at marie.fall@axelarigato.com or 

HR: Filip Eriksson at filip.eriksson@axelarigato.com 

Location: London 

Start date: According to agreement.   

Salary: According to agreement.