People & Culture Partner; FTC

Overview

People & Culture Partner (12 month FTC) role at RIXO
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About RIXO: RIXO’s story began in the London living room of best friends Henrietta & Orlagh, born from their passion for vintage. Our philosophy is to evoke wanderlust and a free spirit in all wearers, with easy-to-wear, feminine shapes and high-quality materials. We are inclusive and empowering, mixing original hand-painted prints with timeless silhouettes to flatter every woman, irrespective of age, season, size, nationality or time of day.

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced People & Culture Partner to join RIXO on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role will manage the full employee lifecycle and drive the People roadmap s standalone role covers HR strategy, people operations, recruitment, employee engagement, wellbeing, payroll, and office management. A key part of the role is ensuring our people practices align with RIXO’s values, from integrating them into everyday processes to running values-based workshops that bring them to life across the business.

Championing a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

• Recruitment & Talent Management
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process via Teamtailor across head office and six retail stores.
  • Build RIXO’s employer brand to attract talent and manage RIXO’s Linked In account.
  • Oversee onboarding and induction; ensuring new joiners feel welcomed and connected to our values.
  • Implement learning and development initiatives to support career growth.
• Strategic People & Culture
  • Develop and deliver the People strategy aligned with RIXO’s business goals and values. Partner with leadership and managers to shape organisational design.
  • Design and facilitate values-based workshops to embed values across the team.
  • Drive diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives. Lead employee wellbeing programmes to support health, happiness, and belonging.
• People Operations & Employee Relations
  • Own all HR administration and processes, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice. Maintain accurate and secure employee records.
  • Act as the first point of contact for employees, providing support, advice, and guidance.
  • Partner with managers to advise on employee relations matters and coach them on people management.
  • Lead on performance management frameworks, including probation, reviews, and feedback processes.
• Payroll, Benefits & HR Metrics
  • Oversee payroll and benefits administration via ADP working closely with the Finance team. Ensure accuracy of payroll data, compliance, and timely payments.
  • Manage and review employee benefits to ensure competitiveness and alignment with company culture.
  • Track and report on HR data and metrics (turnover, absence, engagement) to support continuous improvement.
• Culture, Engagement & Office Management
  • Plan and deliver company socials, team-building activities, and cultural events.
  • Support with office management to ensure a smooth, welcoming, and well-run workplace.
  • Develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement, recognition, and sense of belonging.
• Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in a standalone HR role, ideally within a fast-growing retail, fashion, or creative business.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver both strategic initiatives and hands-on HR operations.
  • Experience managing recruitment, employer branding, and onboarding.
  • Confident handling of employee relations and providing first-line HR advice.
  • Experience in designing and facilitating workshops (values or culture-focused a plus).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and metrics.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
  • Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.

• Flexible Hybrid Working: three-four on-site days per week.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Exclusive RIXO Discount: staff discounts on collections.
• Staff Sample Sales: early access to limited-edition items at special prices.
• Team Social Events: regular events to celebrate achievements.
• Enhanced Family Leave: supportive maternity and paternity leave policies.
• Health Cash Plan: support for everyday health and wellness needs.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• General Business, Management, and Business Development

• Apparel & Fashion