People & Culture Partner (12 month FTC)

OverviewBe one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.People & Culture Partner (12 month FTC) role at RIXO.About RIXO: RIXO’s story began in the London living room of best friends Henrietta & Orlagh, born from their passion for vintage. Our philosophy is to evoke wanderlust and a free spirit in all wearers, with easy-to-wear, feminine shapes and high-quality materials. We are inclusive and empowering, mixing original hand-painted prints with timeless silhouettes to flatter every woman, irrespective of age, season, size, nationality or time of day.Role OverviewWe’re looking for a dynamic and experienced People & Culture Partner to join RIXO on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role will manage the full employee lifecycle and drive the People roadmap at RIXO. This standalone role covers HR strategy, people operations, recruitment, employee engagement, wellbeing, payroll, and office management. A key part of the role is ensuring our people practices align with RIXO’s values, from integrating them into everyday processes to running values-based workshops that bring them to life across the business. Championing a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.Key ResponsibilitiesRecruitment & Talent ManagementManage the end-to-end recruitment process via Teamtailor across head office and six retail stores.Build RIXO’s employer brand to attract talent and manage RIXO’s LinkedIn account.Oversee onboarding and induction; ensuring new joiners feel welcomed and connected to our values.Implement learning and development initiatives to support career growth.Strategic People & CultureDevelop and deliver the People strategy aligned with RIXO’s business goals and values. Partner with leadership and managers to shape organisational design.Design and facilitate values-based workshops to embed values across the team.Drive diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives. Lead employee wellbeing programmes to support health, happiness, and belonging.People Operations & Employee RelationsOwn all HR administration and processes, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice. Maintain accurate and secure employee records.Act as the first point of contact for employees, providing support, advice, and guidance.Partner with managers to advise on employee relations matters and coach them on people management.Lead on performance management frameworks, including probation, reviews, and feedback processes.Payroll, Benefits & HR MetricsOversee payroll and benefits administration via ADP working closely with the Finance team. Ensure accuracy of payroll data, compliance, and timely payments.Manage and review employee benefits to ensure competitiveness and alignment with company culture.Track and report on HR data and metrics (turnover, absence, engagement) to support continuous improvement.Culture, Engagement & Office ManagementPlan and deliver company socials, team-building activities, and cultural events.Support with office management to ensure a smooth, welcoming, and well-run workplace.Develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement, recognition, and sense of belonging.Skills & ExperienceProven experience in a standalone HR role, ideally within a fast-growing retail, fashion, or creative business.Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.Demonstrated ability to deliver both strategic initiatives and hands-on HR operations.Experience managing recruitment, employer branding, and onboarding.Confident handling of employee relations and providing first-line HR advice.Experience in designing and facilitating workshops (values or culture-focused a plus).Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and metrics.Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.Why RIXO?Flexible Hybrid Working: three-four on-site days per week.Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + 8 bank holidays.Exclusive RIXO Discount: staff discounts on collections.Staff Sample Sales: early access to limited-edition items at special prices.Team Social Events: regular events to celebrate achievements.Enhanced Family Leave: supportive maternity and paternity leave policies. xpwpeyx Health Cash Plan: support for everyday health and wellness needs.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionGeneral Business, Management, and Business DevelopmentIndustriesApparel & Fashion#J-18808-Ljbffr