People & Organisation Partner

• Have previously worked in a fast-paced People & Organisation Team
• Workday experience essential  
• 25% Travel
• Excellent networking and presentation skills
• Fluent English
• Detail-oriented, creative, and possess analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and be results-oriented
• Must be qualified to degree level

Collaboration and Operations:

• Foster collaborative relationships within the People & Organisation Team to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage day-to-day People & Organisation responsibilities for both wholesale and DTC/retail teams, including administrative duties.
• Ensure timely handling of issues and queries while maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Maintain comprehensive employee records (paper, digital, and electronic) in compliance with GDPR guidelines.
• Keep job descriptions up to date, signed and securely stored on Workday.
• Facilitate staff changes, recruitment approvals, and offer confirmations.
• Ensure all employee contracts and paperwork are completed and signed, including reference checks and eligibility verification.
• Monitor sickness and absence levels, following company procedures and updating Workday accordingly, whilst working closely with management to address any issues that may arise.
• Develop strong relationships across the business, fostering trust and professionalism.
• Identify opportunities for digitalisation and automation within daily responsibilities.
• Stay informed about employment law developments.
• Have a good understanding of Time and Attendance and Payroll, including the ability to run payroll using Equator.

Employee Engagement and Retention:

• Visit distribution sites and stores regularly to build positive relationships with teams.
• Identify trends, best practices, and areas for improvement to enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Oversee skill development and continuous learning initiatives.

Performance Management:

• Guide managers and employees through the performance management process, ensuring clarity and actionable plans.
• Provide support to resolve disciplinary and staff-related issues.

Onboarding, Offboarding & Recruitment

• Train hiring managers on the recruitment process, including the training video and survey, ensuring up-to-date information.
• Assist with recruiting tasks, such as vetting candidates, conducting interviews, and issuing employment contracts.
• Maintain accurate records in Workday.
• Coordinate onboarding activities.
• Keep the People & Organisation Induction Handbook and policy/procedure documents current.
• Manage the offboarding process, including the return of PUMA items and completion of exit interviews

P&O Platforms & Systems

• Establish effective communication channels with employees not on puma.com email.
• Design and maintain user-friendly YOU@PUMA notices.
• Ensure Workday remains accurate and up to date.
• Update Egencia with new starter and leaver information.
• Manage details related to Benefits@Puma, including an understanding of salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Optimise PUMAShow to display relevant and current information for employee engagement.

Additional Projects (Supported by Other People & Organisation Team Members)

• Collaborate with the Manager of People Development to create and deliver the PUMA MOVES program.
• Promote engagement within the Influencer group.
• Organise and implement celebrations at each location.
• Lead the community engagement project, coordinating with each location.
• Recognise employee milestones, such as Long Service Awards, promptly.
• Support student programs (STEP, Talent Tap, work experience) at each of our locations.
• Maintain up-to-date HR “How to” videos.