HR Business Partner

About JYSK

JYSK is a rapidly expanding retail chain across Europe, present in 50 countries with over 3,000 stores since its inception in Denmark in 1979. Our mission is to offer quality sleeping and living products with a Scandinavian design at affordable prices. We aim to be the top choice for both customers and employees in retail, planning significant growth in the UK and Ireland within the next five years.

Role Overview

As an HR Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting and challenging Retail Managers and District Managers. Your focus is on strengthening teams by enhancing performance through proactive, hands-on collaboration in the field, aligned with JYSK values and leadership principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment processes for Store Managers, Deputy Store Managers, SMT, and talent roles ensuring quality hiring.
• Act as an employer brand ambassador to sustain a strong reputation.
• Manage training and mentoring quality within the JYSK Academy, including leadership tools and HR systems.
• Support and challenge retail operations regarding organizational structure and performance management.
• Identify internal and external talents and support onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Apply basic labour law knowledge in HR activities.
• Drive HR KPIs, address safety and workplace environment issues, and ensure policy and concept implementation.
• Maintain ongoing use of JYSK leadership tools across teams.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced in leading, influencing, and developing teams to build talent and achieve results.
• Customer-focused mindset committed to delivering excellent service.
• Positive, solution-oriented approach to challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of making independent decisions with responsibility.
• Motivated for personal development and career growth.

Benefits and Additional Details

• Competitive bonus scheme rewarding strong sales outcomes.
• A people-centric company culture fostering growth.
• Well-defined structures and concepts enabling high performance.
• Fast, practical decision-making organisation at every level.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, bike to work scheme, life assurance, and 20% employee discounts.
• Full-time role with expected travel requirements.