People Development Advisor
About Oh Polly
Founded in 2015, Oh Polly is a fast-growing, social first fashion brand that creates trend driven, high quality premium products. With a focus on innovation, global responsibility, and ethics. We’ve built a combined social following of over 10 million across our brands, including Bo+Tee; our activewear line. Operating across multiple global offices, we are a dynamic team offering ambitious individuals the chance to thrive, grow, and take their careers to the next level.
The Role :
To implement and develop the organisation’s Learning & Development strategy and deliver HR advisor support. ( HR advisor training will be given)
This role is ideal for an experienced L&D professional who is confident operating independently in learning design and delivery, and who is looking to broaden their HR generalist experience within a fast-paced e-commerce fashion environment.
Key Responsibilities
Learning & Development (Primary Focus)
Design, implement and continuously improve the Company’s L&D strategy in line with business objectives.
Conduct training needs analysis across departments.
Design and deliver engaging workshops (e.g. management development, performance management, communication skills, onboarding, compliance training).
Build structured development pathways (e.g. team leader programmes, future managers program.
Own and continuously improve the onboarding and induction experience.
Manage and develop the LMS and ensure accurate training records.
Evaluate learning effectiveness through feedback, KPIs and performance outcomes.
Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
Coach line managers on development planning and capability building.
Identify external training providers where required and manage relationships.
Ensure mandatory training compliance across the business.
HR Support : Development Focus
Provide first-line HR advice to managers on policies, procedures and employee relations matters. (with guidance)
Support on low-level ER matters (e.g. absence management, probation reviews, minor conduct/performance issues).
Assist with formal meetings where required.
Contribute to people reporting (absence, turnover, training data).
Support annual HR cycles (performance review, salary review, engagement surveys).
Support positive employee engagement and culture initiatives.
Comply with UK employment legislation and company policies.
Culture & Engagement
Champion company values and behaviours.
Support internal communications relating to learning, engagement and people
initiatives.
Contribute ideas to enhance employee experience in a fast-paced, trend-driven
fashion environment.
Act as a visible and approachable member of the People team.
Skills & Requirements:
Proven experience in an L&D role. (minimum 2-3 years)
Experience in designing and delivering training programmes Independently.
Experience in conducting training needs analysis and building structured learning plans.
Experience supporting employee relation cases and completing basic HR tasks.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment. (Retail, Fashion,
E-commerce or Similar preferred)
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Ability to design engaging. Modern learning content. (both in- person and virtual)
Confident communicator with the ability to influence managers.
Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Analytical mindset – able to measure impact of L&D initiatives.
Strong IT skills (MS Office; experience with LMS desirable).
What’s on Offer?
Salary: £28,000 -32,000
50% discount on Oh Polly and Bo+Tee products
An extra day off for your birthday
Learning and development opportunities
Company pension
Regular company social events
This Company is an equal opportunities employer
Oh Polly job positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
- Department
- People and Culture
- Locations
- Wirral
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Wirral
Some of Our Perks & Benefits
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Competitive Salary
We review our salaries regularly
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Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
You deserve a break after all your hard work
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Your Birthday Off
To celebrate being you
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50% Discount on Company Products
By far our most popular benefit
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Flexible Working Options
We want to make it work for you
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Enhanced Company Pension
Your future is important
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Corporate Gym Membership
Helping to keep you healthy in body and mind
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Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Extra help for your most precious time
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Personal Development Plan
We prioritise developing our people
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Cycle to Work Scheme
Its good for you and your environment
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Company Sick Pay
To help when you are not 100%
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Bright Modern Open Plan Offices
They really are lovely places to work
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Employee Assistance Programme
Supporting physical and mental health
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Employee Rewards Platform
To say thank you and give recognition
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
Our culture is diverse, creative and collaborative. Our teams are committed, ambitious and hard working. We offer an environment to flourish, develop and take your career to the next level.
All of our clothes are designed in the U.K and we are passionate about nurturing fresh and upcoming talent within the fashion industry – whether this is through working with the latest bloggers or spotting the next marketing guru in the making!
We work with hundreds of women across the world, with 70% of global senior management positions in the UK and LA being held by women – a striking contrast to the majority of fashion brands globally. Furthermore, there is no gender pay gap among workers in the same roles, regardless of where they are based around the world.
We are currently experiencing phenomenal growth and there are many opportunities to join our fun and dynamic teams across the globe. Click on our current vacancies or contact our recruitment team, they would love to hear from you!