Wella Company

Junior People Business Partner

Wella Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Junior

About the role

  • Custodian of all employee-administrative tasks across the employee lifecycle.
  • Ensure 100% accuracy and tracking of employee data, in line with GDPR requirements.
  • Accountable to ensure all HR administration is effectively processed in line with payroll deadlines.
  • Reporting on HR data and information, ensures data reliability and provides analysis for HRD and HR Manager.
  • Provides first line support to line managers on HR policy and administrative queries.
  • Supports HR Manager with the preparation for the annual performance, talent and merit review cycle.
  • Supports all aspects of best in class onboarding that lives Wella values.
  • Accountable for coordination of all employee training programs including scheduling, processing of payments, bookings, spend management and loading on HR data portal.
  • Works with Finance to ensure payroll forecast is routinely updated, to ensure effective payroll budget management.
  • With support from the rest of the People team, will conduct appropriate training and HR presentations.
  • Assist with key HR programs and projects.
  • Contributes to creating outstanding employee experience, sees opportunities to do things better and proactively presents proposals to HRM/ HRD.
  • Champion talent development, capability building and a high‑trust culture grounded in Speed, Simplification, Accountability and Intensity.

Requirements

  • A passion and desire to grow in an HR generalist career path.
  • 2 to 4 years of experience in HR or people management role.
  • Highly organized, deadline and process driven, with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Take Ownership: Holds self and others accountable for ambitious results; escalates risks early and drives resolution.
  • Execute with Urgency: Moves quickly from insight to action; accelerates decision‑making to capture opportunities in fast‑moving channels.
  • Curious, asks questions, seeks to understand the bigger picture.
  • Ability to communicate concisely and confidently.
  • Resilient and flexible, adapts to new challenges.
  • Capable of working successfully in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
  • Self-motivated, takes initiative and wants to make an impact.
  • Embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive team.
  • Ethical and principled in your approach.
Benefits
  • 25 days holiday + additional day off for your birthday (not including bank holidays)
  • 3 days’ personal leave for your own signification life events
  • 2 paid days off for volunteering/charity work
  • Optional Wella Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
  • Optional Family Private Medical Insurance Cover
  • Income Protection
  • Life Insurance (8x base salary up to 2 million payable in the event of your death in service of Wella)
  • Staff Discount (80% of all hair products, 40% OPI, 1 x 50% ghd)
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Gym Benefits
  • Eye Tests
  • WOW Program (Bonus following exit from KKR, eligible after successful probation. For permanent employees only)
  • Workplace/Nursery Benefits
  • 4 weeks working remotely abroad
  • Early Friday Finish during Summer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HR administrationemployee data trackingpayroll managementdata analysisonboarding processesemployee training coordinationperformance review preparationtalent developmentbudget managementHR presentations
Soft Skills
highly organizedattention to detailownershipurgencycuriositycommunicationresilienceflexibilityself-motivatedinclusive