Alfred Dunhill Junior HR Business Partner
- Employment
- Full-Time
null - Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
About Alfred Dunhill
Alfred Dunhill, the British house founded in 1893, is synonymous with refined masculinity, craftsmanship, and a spirit of purposeful innovation. As an employer, the brand offers a distinctive environment where heritage leatherwork, tailoring, accessories, and contemporary retail excellence meet a global luxury clientele. Colleagues are invited to uphold exacting standards of service and product knowledge while contributing to a culture that values discretion, curiosity, and disciplined creativity. With roots in London and a presence across key international markets, Alfred Dunhill appeals to professionals who appreciate timeless design, meticulous detail, and the opportunity to shape the future of an enduring gentleman’s luxury maison.
Alfred Dunhill seeks Junior HR Business Partner in London to support HR initiatives across retail, hospitality, and manufacturing operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Senior HR Team in implementing people initiatives and transformation projects that align with commercial strategic objectives
- Serve as dedicated HR partner for UK employee populations in Retail, Hospitality, and Manufacturing operations
- Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and talent management activities, ensuring efficient delivery of key HR processes
- Collaborate across HR and business teams to deliver a consistent and positive employee experience
- Work with centres of excellence and Richemont Group colleagues to develop tailored HR solutions
- Administer annual performance and development review cycles for assigned employee populations, collaborating with Global L&D and Talent Managers
- Deliver training to UK managers and employees on HR lifecycle processes, embedding Maison values throughout
- Assist in administering annual compensation and reward processes
- Support monthly payroll administration processes
- Collect and analyse HR data to inform recommendations and support business decision-making
- Lead or support HR projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment
- Coach and challenge managers to build confidence and capability in people management
- Manage employee relations cases at appropriate levels, escalating complex or high-risk matters as required
- Handle maternity leave and sickness absence risk assessments, return-to-work plans, and related administration
- Serve as point of contact for assigned Group HR projects requiring Maison feedback and HRIS data management
Qualifications
- Proven experience and progression in relevant HR discipline
- Previous hands-on exposure to Employee Relations principles and practices
- Strong relationship-building skills with ability to influence and maintain effective working relationships across all levels
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to identify trends and draw insightful conclusions from HR data
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proactive and solution-oriented problem-solving approach
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and business needs
Skills
Experience
Proven experience and progression in relevant HR discipline. Previous experience in a customer-facing role in Retail or Hospitality is highly desirable. Hands-on exposure to Employee Relations principles and practices is essential.
Education
CIPD qualification or progress towards certification is desirable.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Culture
Alfred Dunhill fosters a refined, heritage-led workplace where craftsmanship, British elegance, and contemporary luxury shape the everyday environment. As an employer, the brand values discretion, expertise, and collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a distinctive maison with a strong legacy in men’s style and design.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Alfred Dunhill, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «HR Business Partner (Junior)», «HR Specialist», «People Business Partner», «HR Coordinator», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.