Human Resources Assistant

Join the Lacoste Team as our HR Assistant!

Reporting to: HR Director, UK & Ireland

Hybrid working: London office / home (3:2)

At Lacoste, we believe that everyone brings a unique touch to our collective spirit. Here, we are passionate teams, united by the same values. Together, we create memorable experiences for our customers by inspiring and connecting with them. Both universal and timeless, the brand brings together cultures and generations. Elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign, to grow, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the world of fashion and retail.

Your responsibilities 🏆

🐊 HR Administration : Manages the employee life cycle administration, ensuring accurate input of data into the HR systems and documentation in a timely manner.

🐊 Payroll Support : Assists the Payroll Advisor with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll. Answering payroll queries and all things payroll related.

🐊 Talent Acquisition Support : Assists on the recruitment process for Retail and HQ staff, including drafting and posting job adverts on the relevant platforms, screening and setting up interviews.

🐊 Play as a Team : Contributes to the whole team’s success and advocate for a positive, productive and inclusive work culture. Build strong relationships across HQ and Retail.

Your profile 🎾

💚 Share the same values: Play as One Team | Play with Elegance | Play by Daring | Play with Tenacity

💚HR generalist: You are experienced as an HR Administrator or similar role and enjoy wearing many hats. Retail experience is highly desirable.

💚 You love taking on challenges: You are ready to thrive in an environment that values your opinion and experience, alongside providing varied support to the business.

💚 You have the experience to add value: You might currently be a HR Administrator or Assistant or similar, able to multitask across supporting the HR team, you’ll be confident with employment contracts, letters and reporting. You will be eager to develop your HR experience, skills and become a key player in a generalist HR team and be willing to learn.

Why join Lacoste? 🐊

Working at Lacoste means…

🌍 Representing an iconic brand that’s part of the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant, Tecnifibre, and The Kooples, paving the way for exciting internal mobility opportunities

🤝 Joining a team that values personal and collective development, where everyone is encouraged to grow and evolve

⚖️ Balancing passion and well-being, because we believe that everyone needs time to recharge

♻️ Embracing our Durable Elegance approach – placing our products and value chain at the heart of our sustainability ambitions, with a mission to elevate them to environmental excellence. As well as fostering social inclusion by making equal opportunities a reality through impactful opportunities

Rewards & Benefits 🎁

Package: £30-33k per annum + 5% bonus

Health & Wellbeing: Regular team activities (e.g. run club, yoga), Private Healthcare (optional), Employee Assist Programme with the Retail Trust

Holidays: 25 days per year plus usual UK bank holidays

Swag: up to 65% off Lacoste products

Learning & Development: Continuous support on your learning journey from day one

Parenthood: Enhanced family leave and pay from day one, paid Assisted Conception leave

Extras: Employee Referral, Long Service Award, Social Committee events

Ready to join a unique adventure? 🎾

1st step: Apply now and live the Lacoste candidate experience

2nd step: First call with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator

3rd step: In person interview with the HR Director and Senior HR Business Partner (+ short scenario exercise provided beforehand)

4th step: Accept the challenge and become a Lacoste teammate!

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line).