HR Business Partner

Role Purpose

As an HR Business Partner (Generalist) at Leroy Merlin, you will play a key role in partnering with the business to deliver impactful people solutions that support operational excellence and business performance. You will provide end-to-end HR support, from workforce planning, talent management and employee engagement to performance management, employee relations and change management. You will work closely with leaders and management teams to understand business priorities, translate them into practical HR solutions, and create a high-performing, engaged and positive workplace culture

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the store/business unit structure, workflows, operational requirements and sales cycles to effectively support business objectives
• Partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with operational priorities, workforce requirements and productivity targets
• Participate in business and operational meetings, providing proactive HR input and supporting informed decision-making
• Build and maintain credible, professional relationships with management teams and key stakeholders
• Translate business strategies into practical HR solutions, including workforce planning, organisational design, talent management, succession planning and performance initiatives
• Analyse workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, provide insights and recommend actions that improve business performance and employee effectiveness
• Provide sound HR guidance while considering operational impact, business risks, compliance requirements and cost implications
• Support leaders in driving employee performance, accountability, engagement and succession planning
• Influence and constructively challenge leadership teams to ensure HR initiatives contribute to sustainable business growth and long-term objectives
• Ensure HR policies, practices and processes are implemented consistently and in line with company standards and applicable labour legislation
• Drive and support change management initiatives and business transformation projects
• Promote a positive workplace culture that encourages collaboration, operational excellence and employee wellbeing

Qualification and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HR generalist or HR business partnering roles, preferably within a retail, commercial or operational environment
• Proven experience partnering with leadership teams to deliver strategic HR solutions aligned with business objectives
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, organisational design, performance management and employee relations
• Experience interpreting HR metrics and operational data to support business decision-making.
• Sound knowledge of labour legislation and HR best practices
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment while managing multiple priorities