HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Location: Field based (UK)

Step into a role that’s more than just HR support, it’s your opportunity to influence people strategy at scale within a global fashion and eyewear powerhouse. As a HR Business Partner, you’ll collaborate closely with the Store leadership teams to develop talent, support workforce planning and ensure our HR processes are delivered effectively across the region.

Exposure to Global Retail Operations – Work closely with leaders across Sunglass Hut, Ray-Ban, Oakley, David Clulow and major department store concessions.

Strategic & People-Focused – Lead key HR processes including Talent Reviews, Skills Development Reviews and Remuneration cycles, while supporting recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning.

Collaborative Environment – Partner with internal HR teams such as Recruitment, Payroll, Legal, Skills Development, HRIS and Employer Brand to deliver a consistent and high-quality employee experience.

If you’re people-oriented, organised and ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced retail environment, this HR Business Partner role provides the perfect platform to grow.

• Hybrid working with regular field visits
• Company pension
• Employee discount and referral programme
• Opportunities to lead impactful HR processes
• Autonomy to shape talent pipelines and employee development
• Supportive culture within a collaborative HR network

• HR Business Partner experience in retail or multi-site environments
• Strong planning, organising and problem-solving skills
• Confident communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to analyse workforce data and create action plans
• Skilled in conducting interviews, providing feedback and supporting manager capability
• Knowledge of HR policies, legal frameworks and employee relations
• Flexible, resilient and committed to creating a positive, inclusive culture
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Essilor Luxottica is the global leader in premium eyewear, home to brands like Ray-Ban, Persol, Oakley and licensed collections including Chanel, Prada, Giorgio Armani and Burberry. Our retail network spans Sunglass Hut, David Clulow Opticians, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples and major department store concessions.

Ready to make an impact in HR and help shape the future of our store teams? Let’s make it happen