Fashion & Lifestyle Recruitment, Recommendation Led

HR Generalist Birmingham We are looking for a HR Generalist with Payroll knowledge, to join our clients' HR team at their Head Office. A rapidly expanding company, the successful candidate will play an intricate part in an evolving team to fully support the HR function throughout the business. Your responsibilities will include: Duties Employee Relations Chairing and advising on ER cases from start to finish – Disciplinary, Grievances, Flexible Working Applications and many more. Confident in decision making Involvement in issuing outcomes up to and including dismissals Complete invite and outcome letters Leading meetings such as investigations, welfares and completing Return to Works Note-taking in meeting if Manger is chairing meetings. Updating/Creating Policies and Procedures Involvement in Redundancies General Support and managing the Probation process from liaising with Managers, updating records and sending outcome letters To maintain all HR systems ensuring data and records are accurate and up to date Reporting data and creating excel spreadsheets Developing job descriptions and person specifications Support in preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting and sifting CV's, interviewing and selecting candidates Support with producing and issuing offer letters and employee contracts Liaising with Hiring Managers for vacancies in Head Office and in Stores Introducing new employees to the company and walk them through the induction To ensure all new starter paperwork is completed and relevant information provided to Payroll To provide line manager with new starter documents to ensure a smooth on boarding process for the new employee Responsible for the organization of Agency staff by liaising with the Agency Company and Warehouse Management To support in administering starter/leaver processes Organisation of HR documents in preparation for meetings (invite letters and outcome letters) Liaise with Payroll regarding relevant employee information, for example employee absence Respond to reference requests Ensure electronic and paper-based personnel files are maintained and filing/archiving is completed in a timely manner Updating of policy and the company handbook Delivering and coaching of people policies Payroll – As and when required Assist Payroll Manager with the full end to end payroll process, including but not limited to; Creation of new starters to the business, processing P45’s and new starter checklists Calculation of Statutory Payments Capturing and recording data from the employee time and attendance system Pulling and exporting reports Process timesheets in an accurate and timely manner Preparing and completing necessary administrative tasks to ensure an accurate payroll Understanding of RTI Administration of the Company Auto Enrolment pension scheme Answering pay related queries About you: Proven track record in a HR Generalist role. Good working knowledge of Excel – VLOOKUP and formulas essential Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills Confident in managing ER cases from start to finish Strong interpersonal and communication skill You must hold a full driving license and be able to travel across the country to support with any ER or recruitment requirements when required. Be able to take accountability and influence matters Show dedication and a pro-active, can do attitude and can think outside of the box Up to date knowledge of legislation Confident and able to work under pressure

Footwear Technologist Leicester Our client is a leading supplier of children’s footwear to major retailers across the UK and Europe. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Footwear Technologist who is passionate about footwear and product quality to join a friendly team. The Role As a Footwear Technologist, you will take ownership of the technical process from pre-production through the entire lifecycle of the product. This is a varied role combining technical expertise, customer interaction, supplier coordination and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Managing the technical development of footwear products from concept through production. Conducting face-to-face meetings with customers to assess risk factors, safety requirements, and testing standards. Fitting and grading footwear styles with both customers and oversees colleagues. Generating detailed spec packs and checklists for each order. Liaising closely with China office to ensure products meet and exceed expectations. Identifying and resolving issues swiftly and proactively. Overseeing the factory audit set up and continued requirements. Managing customers and supply chain compliance and sustainability standards. Supporting additional tasks and projects as required. Working with various customer web-based systems daily. About You Essential skills and experience: Experience as a Footwear Technologist. Experience working with high-street retailers and/or grocery accounts at head office level. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and visual. Excellent administrative skills. A proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to work. A collaborative team player with a personable and approachable attitude. Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle. The Benefits: Competitive salary (dependent on experience). Company pension scheme. Generous holiday entitlement, including bank holidays. Flexible working hours. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person. Office based in south leicestershire, UK.

Product Developer Manchester We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join this excellent company, it is an opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company with plenty of room for personal development. Working alongside Account Manager and Garment Tech team in City Centre Manchester. Responsibilities: Attend customer meetings to take brief alongside account manager. Liaise with customers to gather all required info for each collection. Hold development meeting with Account Manager and Garment Tech to create factory brief. Create Range Plan. Ensure all tech packs are correct / liaise with customer to gather information. Amend tech packs / add details / check details and update packs as required using Illustrator. Liaise with garment tech to create / manage / ensure all size charts are correct. Work with suppliers, trim suppliers, mills to develop samples etc. Liaise with suppliers to keep CP on track alongside Account Manager. Review samples on arrival as the lead, working alongside Garment Tech, to present samples in sample review to Account Manager / Director. Create workbooks / carry out comments at each stage and feed back to suppliers. Liaise with customer on fabric, component and sample review and approvals. Manage production process with supplier alongside account manager and garment tech. Experience required: 2-5 years minimum in similar role.

Nightwear Designer - Adults North West of England This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving company, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. My client is the UK’s market leading supplier of Licensed adult and children’s apparel, supplying character apparel to major High Street retailers and on-line companies in the UK. A vacancy has arisen for an Adults Nightwear Designer working on mens and ladieswear with character licencing experience. The company is based in the North West but will offer hybrid working for the right candidate. You will be: Ensure high service levels are provided and newness in design is given. Proficient in Adobe Software, including Illustrator and Photoshop. See concept designs through to production, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure the brief is met. Work closely with technologists and merchandisers, to ensure products fit and find solutions to any problems in production. A common interest/knowledge for Licensed Properties and product. Researching trends, and creating mood boards for new projects and seasons ahead. Collaborate with other creatives in the Design team to ensure a common vision and consistent branding across the business. Attending customer meetings and prepare for presentations. Creating exclusive designs, with awareness of cost and factory restrictions. Prepare design packs, including technical drawing and size specs. Thorough understanding of the current market and research of retailers to ensure handwriting is in line. Manage day to day work load, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure deadlines are met for samples and designs. Develop new products with the factories from research, requesting new fabrics and embellishments. Reasonable travel, including factory visits and regular comparative shopping in the UK and overseas.

Designer Sportswear Manchester We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Designer to join this excellent company, it is an opportunity for an ambitious designer to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company with plenty of room for personal development. The Role: Working alongside account manager. Liaising with customers to take seasonal briefs and handle 3rd party brand development projects. Hold meetings with customers alongside account manager. Review brand requirements for upcoming season. Requesting, reviewing and checking customer tech packs. Creating tech packs where needed. Producing range planners. Preparing development packs for suppliers. Taking design brief from 3rd party customers. Producing cads and tech packs according to customer requirements. Briefing suppliers and providing required information for sample development, bulk production packs. Follow sample process and liaise with suppliers. Review samples on arrival with garment tech team and account manager, presenting samples and comments to customers / supplier. Working alongside account manager to keep critical path flowing. Inhouse License Brand: Taking the lead on design and development on multi product brand. Create seasonal direction. Liaise with director and account manager to create collection structure / option count. Lead the design and development process from concept to final tech packs. Liaise with tech team on specs. Liaise with Account Manager to create range plan, brief collection and liaise with supply base. Carry out approvals / comments with team, taking the lead. Creating sales books / look books. Involvement in direction of seasonal campaign shoots and social media alongside marketing team. About you: Previous experience is essential 4 years minimum in a similar role. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Good commercial perspective & creativity skills. Strong organizational & time management skills. Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities. Keen fashion interest.

Senior Merchandiser Birmingham We are recruiting a ladies multi-product Senior Merchandiser for a leading Retailer who are going through a huge period of growth. Candidates must have a broad knowledge of multi-product within Ladieswear This role would suit candidates who are a good team player with a proactive approach This senior role will take accountability for maximising category performance through strategic range and stock planning for seasonal collections. Working with the wider merchandising team to ensure smooth production placement & intake planning. An exciting opportunity to join a growing merchandising team and implement new best practices and processes to facilitate the next stage of business growth. Responsibilities • Recommend product range structures, including option count and range depth, through data analytics. • Review sales and forecast future demand for all sales channels, planning the order volumes to achieve sales budgets. • Responsible for demand planning seasonal collections lines within the business, meeting availability targets & working with product teams to ensure commercial exit strategies. • Provide forward visibility of stock intake & inventory holding reports. • Review in-season stock opportunities and stock-out risks ensuring category profitability is maximised. • Ensure merchandising calendar and critical path deadlines are met to achieve stock delivery on time in full, providing forecast information to achieve where needed. • Line management of Merchandiser • Review and present weekly retail trade performance into the business. Experience and Skills: • Previous experience within a similar role for an Apparel business. • Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement demand planning practices. • Proficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & Inventory management systems. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with other teams and external partners. • Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.