Corporate HR Advisor

HR Advisor - Corporate

WHO WE ARE

Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance brands with a projected turnover over £7.0bn in 2022.  Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido Group is within the Top 5 leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture.

Through our heritage, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, safe and innovative cosmetics and develop brands deeply loved by people from all over the world, in line with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World.  

YOUR NEXT ROLE : HR Advisor - Corporate

As a HR Advisor supporting our Corporate UK & Ireland teams, you’ll play a pivotal role as a trusted partner to both managers and employees. This is a true HR generalist position, offering exposure across the full employee lifecycle and the opportunity to develop deep expertise in all areas of people management.

You’ll build strong, credible relationships across the business while delivering proactive, commercially focused HR support. From recruitment and onboarding to engagement, development and retention, you’ll help shape an exceptional employee experience that drives performance and supports business growth.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this permanent role is based in our fabulous London Head Office - the hub of our mission to create beauty innovations for a better

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a HR Advisor at Shiseido, no two days are the same. This is a dynamic and varied role where you will:

•  Partner with the business - Act as a trusted advisor to Corporate line managers and employees, providing expert, forward-thinking guidance across all aspects of people management, including succession, performance, engagement, development, and retention.
• Own employee relations - Lead on ER matters with confidence and professionalism, providing end-to-end support and resolution, while escalating complex cases where appropriate.
• Drive policy and best practice - Support the HRBP in evolving HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislation and best practice, and keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Develop others - Coach and support the People & Culture Coordinator, enabling them to deliver high-quality HR support and grow their capability.
• Be a data-driven generalist - Act as a champion for HR data, owning metrics and insights for the Corporate population. You’ll analyse trends, create meaningful dashboards, and translate data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Enhance processes - Continuously identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and ways of working to increase efficiency and business impact.
• Contribute to the wider team - Provide support to the Retail population during peak periods, broadening your exposure and experience across the wider business.
• Ensure operational excellence - Oversee HR systems and data integrity in partnership with the HR Coordinator, ensuring smooth processes and reliable reporting.
• Get involved and grow - Take ownership of, and contribute to, a variety of HR projects and initiatives, offering excellent opportunities to expand your skill set and progress your HR career.

YOUR BACKGROUND

We value diversity and creativity in all that we do. Your suitability will come through arrange of experiences and backgrounds. Specifically we encourage experiences from the below:

• Strong knowledge or employment law and HR practices
• Generalist HR background with proven track record of delivering an effective HR advisory service within a fast changing customer driven environment
• Team orientated, a natural at being able to communicate and build relationships confidently in a clear and engaging way
• Proactive and can-do attitude, able to work on own initiative and demonstrate tenacity and resilience
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; excellent time management and organisational skills, being able to meet tight deadlines
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
• Able to listen to and balance the needs of the employees and the needs of the organization
• Comfortable in providing feedback and positively challenge
• Able to successfully manage change and deal with ambiguous situations
• Able to interact with all levels of management in a fast paced, high growth, changing environment
• Alignment with the group’s “Trust8” working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success

BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE

• Generous product allocation & discount to spend on our gorgeous products!
• Supporting the delicate work/life balance with enhanced time off through 26 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday day off + time off for when you get married or move house PLUS enhanced parental allowance for those big life moments and the chance to buy more through our holiday buy scheme
• Plan for your future with our 8% matching pension scheme (up to) and life Assurance up to x4 your salary
• We operate an annual bonus scheme, based on personal development plans and business performance
• Flexible Fridays all year round, so you can focus on what is important to you. Throughout July and August we offer Summer Fridays, finishing at 3pm ☀️
• Flexible & hybrid work patterns to suit all backgrounds with 60% of your time being in the office 
• Wellbeing programmes including mental health first aiders, free counselling, access to digital GP’s and exclusive retail discounts
• Monthly access to L&D opportunities to help your continuous development

 INCLUSION HEROS

Together, we can build a vibrant and dynamic team that reflects the diverse world we serve.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion and are proud to promote a culture which supports and appreciates people from all backgrounds. We are always open to flexible working, part time arrangements and any adjustments which you might need to get the best experience whilst at work.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We are proud to be recognised as a  disability confident employer and have a number of internal employee forums which promote advocacy for our teams. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to support you.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

Once you have applied for the role, our in house recruitment team will screen your CV. We will do our best to get back to all candidates who apply, however in some cases it may not be possible due to the high volume of applications. If you have not heard back from us within 30 days of your application, unfortunately this may be you have not been successful on this occasion.

If your CV is shortlisted, then you will be contacted by our recruitment team. They will arrange a pre-screening call, to explore your motivation, suitability and role expectations. After the pre-screen, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Successful applicants will be invited to at least 1 interview. Preferably, we would like to meet you in person and give you the opportunity to test your commute as well as see your potential place of work! In some cases, we may invite you to an assessment centre or to present your ideas in the form of a business presentation.

Please note: If you do not have the right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship for this role then you must ensure you meet UKVI requirements for the position which may include having a degree level qualification. Please reach out if you need further information on this and whether we offer sponsorship.

KEEN TO KNOW MORE?

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