Interim People Business Partner

Farfetch, a leading global luxury fashion marketplace, is seeking an Interim People Business Partner to provide strategic HR support to the Commercial & Browns Fashion business unit. Based in the London office (Old Street, tech hub), you will work alongside other People Business Partners and Talent Acquisition Partners, partnering closely with regional PBPs, senior functional leaders, and Centres of Excellence to develop and deliver impactful people initiatives. This role is fundamental to driving organisational effectiveness, talent development, and high-performance culture across global teams. In this 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, you will shape people strategy, manage complex employee relations cases, lead workforce planning and organisational design, and collaborate on talent development initiatives. You'll use data-driven insights to influence senior stakeholders on business-critical decisions, support performance management and leadership development, and foster a collaborative approach to talent and workforce planning across regions. The ideal candidate brings proven HR generalist experience at business partner level, exceptional relationship-building skills, in-depth knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with strong business acumen. You should be a strategic thinker comfortable executing detailed tasks, adept at communicating with diverse audiences in a trusted advisor style, and ideally have experience working with Commercial teams and retail employees. Start date: March 2026.