WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a People Relations Partner, you will support the business by delivering consistent, compliant, and people‑centric People Relations practices. You will guide leaders, manage employee cases, uphold labor law standards, and strengthen a safe, fair, and engaging workplace. In this role, you will be responsible for the Sales Market Czech, consisting of Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary.
You will:
- Ensure adherence to local labor laws, regulations, and collective agreements, securing fair and compliant People Relations practices.
- Advise leaders on labor law, work environment, wellbeing, and case management, ensuring sound, consistent decision-making.
- Manage and support complex employee cases, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and illness‑related matters.
- Build constructive relationships with employee representatives, works councils, and unions, fostering a positive employee relations climate.
- Partner with business leaders and People team to deliver People Relations strategies that balance global direction with local needs.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to secure a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace that promotes wellbeing and engagement.
- Facilitate training for people leaders on labor relations, health & safety, and employee engagement, enabling confident and compliant leadership.
- Lead or contribute to local and Sales Market initiatives requiring PR expertise, supporting change, transition, and capability‑building.
- Drive consistent use of grievance mechanisms, tools, and processes that secure fairness and transparency.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As a People Relations Partner, you will collaborate closely with Store Managers, Area Teams, People team, and cross‑functional colleagues across the Sales Market. You will partner with leaders, employee representatives, and global PR teams to ensure aligned, compliant, and people‑focused decisions.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
- Proven experience in People Relations, Labor Relations, or HR partnering, ideally with experience managing complex employee cases.
- Strong knowledge of Labor Law, collective bargaining, health & safety regulations, and their application to daily business decisions.
- Ability to provide clear, practical, and confident advisory support to leaders in sensitive, high‑stakes situations.
- Strong analytical mindset and confidence in navigating risks, documentation, and case‑related data.
- Experience building relationships with employee representatives, unions, or works councils is a strong plus.
- A strong command of English to enable effective communication in an international environment.
- University degree in HR, Labor Law, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
And people who are…
- Trust‑building advisors with strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Confident, calm, and sound in judgment, even when navigating complexity or conflict.
- Proactive, solutions‑oriented, and comfortable balancing global standards with local realities.
- Collaborative, open‑minded, and motivated by creating a safe, fair, and inclusive workplace for all.
WHO WE ARE
H&M group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
More specifically, we offer:
- 25% Staff Discount – Enjoy a 25% discount across all H&M Group brands.
- Multisport Card – Stay active with a Multisport card, co-financed by the company, available for you and optionally for your dependents.
- Meal Allowance – Receive a meal allowance of 90 Kč for each working day, included in your salary.
- Relaxing Days – Unwind with 2 additional days off in your first year and 4 days annually after your first year with us.
- Anniversary Leave – Celebrate your long-term commitment with an extra day off as a token of appreciation.
- Extra Annual Leave – Get rewarded with 1 additional vacation day after 6 months of employment.
- H&M Incentive Program (HIP) – Be part of our success through our global incentive share scheme.
- Referral Bonus – Receive a bonus when you successfully refer a friend to join H&M.
- Baby Gift – Celebrate your new arrival with a special gift card for new parents
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
This is a full-time role based on a local contract in Prague. The People Relations Partner reports to the People Manager.
If you feel that this is an opportunity that will drive you, please apply with your CV in English no later than 21st of June 2026. Due to data privacy policies, we only accept applications via our career page.
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*we are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
