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Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on.

Job Description

Alexander McQueen is looking for a highly organised and customer service focused HR Assistant to join the growing HR team. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to build a successful career in HR, who has already gained some experience in administration across the employee lifecycle.

How you will contribute

  • Take ownership of HR related administration, ensuring files are compliant for GDPR and for audit purposes
  • Support the new starter process including the induction and onboarding of new joiners
  • Ensure the accurate recording of right to work information on the first day of employment
  • Transactional processing of activities during the employee life
  • Manage fixed term and temporary assignment requests, obtaining the necessary budget approval and administering timesheets and payroll in a timely manner
  • Assist with minute taking and communications as required for employee relations or team meetings
  • Support with HR related projects as required
  • Provide support and assistance in screening candidates and scheduling interviews on behalf of both HR and line managers

Who you are

  • An interest in and working towards a qualification in Human Resources
  • Previous experience working within a fast-paced HR environment
  • Customer centric approach to work
  • Knowledge of UK employment law beneficial and familiar with communicating Corporate policies and procedures
  • Ability to act with discretion at all times
  • Excellent attention to detail and highly organised, even when working under pressure
  • Agile and positive ‘can-do’ attitude to work, both individually and as a team
  • Previous experience administering HR related data on a HRIS system (Workday beneficial) and in Excel
  • Entrepreneurial and solutions focused, identifying & seeing through opportunity for development
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to keep stakeholders fully informed

Why work with us

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.