Role type: Permanent

Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 per annum

About us

VPZ is the UK’s number one vape retailer. Since opening our first store in Edinburgh, we've expanded to over 190 locations across the UK and we're not stopping there. We are known for setting and driving the standards within the vape industry, this is a great time to join us as we continue to grow.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will provide expert HR advice and support across a multi site retail environment. The role focuses on employee relations, employment law compliance, manager coaching, organisational change, and employee engagement. You will ensure people practices are fair, consistent, and aligned with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Provide expert advice to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.

• Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance matters.

• Support organisational change, consultation processes, and restructuring activities.

• Liaise with Occupational Health and external advisors, and support employment tribunal preparation and risk management.

Manager Support & Development

• Coach and support managers on people management best practice.

• Build management capability in employee relations, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support initiatives that improve employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and retention while promoting organisational values.

• Contribute to HR projects, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational Support

• Maintain accurate HR records, case management documentation, and support HR reporting/workforce data analysis.

• Act as a senior point of contact for complex HR queries.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor, HR Advisor, or similar role.

• Knowledge: Strong employee relations experience and solid knowledge of employment legislation.

• Capability: Proven ability to coach and advise managers, with excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

• Qualifications: CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.

You will also receive a 25-50% discount on products in store, and access to ever expanding staff incentives and bonuses.

Please ensure you apply with an up-to-date CV.

Applicants must be 18 years old or above, any subsequent job offer is subject to pre-employment screening and right to work checks.