People and Culture Business Partner (12-Month Contract)

About the role

UNIQLO is looking for a People and Culture Business Partner to join its Scandinavian People and Culture team on a 12-month cover contract based in Copenhagen. You will report to the Head of People and Culture for Scandinavia and drive the People and Culture agenda across Danish stores, leading a team of one HR Administrator. You will also hold direct HR administrative responsibility for one store, and will visit stores regularly.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of the People and Culture plan aligned with organisational needs.
• Oversee and drive all employee lifecycle processes with the HR Administrator and store management teams.
• Lead recruitment planning, define hiring needs and support hiring; oversee onboarding of new employees.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies and regulations, and keep up to date with best practices and legal changes.
• Train leaders in competencies such as leadership and labour law.
• Manage HR data, keep accurate records and use HR systems to track and report employee data.
• Support payroll processes and act as HR and payroll contact for one store.
• Work with the H&S manager to implement health and safety policies, manage employee relations and promote the company's culture.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from planning to follow-up.
• Visit all stores weekly, share best practices, run workshops and events, and coach store teams on People and Culture matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR business partnering, HR management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Danish employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, preferably retail or hospitality.
• Fluent English; Danish is an advantage.
• At least two days in store and one day at HQ per week, with the option to work 2 days a week from home.

Required skills

• Experience with HR systems and data management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and holiday days.
• Bi-annual bonus and volunteer day.
• 30% staff discount.
• Hybrid working.