Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Primark
Job overview
The P&C Business Partner role at Primark focuses on supporting store teams by providing strategic HR advice and driving people-related initiatives to enhance employee and business success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves coaching store management on employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, overseeing payroll activities, supporting P&C strategy implementation, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Compensation and benefits
Primark offers competitive benefits, work-life balance, and an onboarding period in other U.S. trading areas to empower success.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 2+ years as an HR Manager or HRBP, HR certification is desirable, with skills in coaching, communication, employment law, problem-solving, and retail experience preferred.
Career development
Primark encourages growth, learning, and development, offering opportunities to positively impact colleagues and advance within a growing global business.
Work environment and culture
Primark values caring, dynamic teamwork with a focus on colleague well-being and inclusion, fostering a supportive and diverse work environment.
Company information
Primark is a global retail company committed to helping people express themselves and fostering a sense of belonging, with strong values and a focus on colleague success.
Team overview
The P&C Business Partner works closely with store managers, retail management, and in-store P&C teams to deliver HR strategies and support high-performing teams.
Job location and travel
The position is based in-store with an onboarding period in other U.S. trading areas, emphasizing a retail environment with potential travel between locations.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to Primark, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities via a specified email for accessibility requests.
Unique job features
The role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced retail setting with a focus on strategic HR partnership, employee engagement, and operational excellence unique to Primark's expanding global presence.
Company overview
Primark is a leading international retailer known for offering high-quality fashion, beauty, and homeware products at affordable prices. Founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969 under the name Penneys, the company has expanded significantly, now operating over 380 stores across 13 countries. Primark's business model focuses on high-volume sales and low-cost production, enabling them to maintain competitive pricing. Key historical milestones include their expansion into the U.S. market in 2015 and ongoing efforts to improve sustainability through initiatives like the Primark Cares program.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner, emphasizing your skills in employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, and performance management relevant to retail environments like Primark.
Showcase your ability to act as a trusted advisor and coach to retail management teams, focusing on your consultative skills, leadership, and experience in driving people strategies that improve engagement, retention, and team performance.
Apply through multiple platforms including Primark’s corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with current People & Culture professionals or Store Managers at Primark on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent Primark expansion news, asking about their approach to colleague engagement, or expressing enthusiasm for Primark’s values and culture.
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