The Role

We`re looking for a new People Advisor to join our People team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will have responsibility for managing and delivering day-to-day People support for your dedicated business area. This includes employee relations matters, engagement and wellbeing initiatives, performance and talent cycle activities, people policy guidance, colleague learning & development and people project support.

With a keen focus on operational excellence and the employee life cycle, this role is key to connecting the strategic direction, functional people plans and operational delivery. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate HR best practice and coach and develop Managers to achieve, managing any risks associated.

By working closely with the People Team & key business stakeholders, you`ll work proactively to identify and manage people impact with a good understanding of current and future business plans.

You will be a key contact for operational people plans and projects for your dedicated areas. Providing directional support for people matters, you`ll be the point of contact for escalations or problem resolution, escalating matters carrying a reputational, financial or wellbeing risk to the People Business Partner.

The Person

This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:

You`ll have previous HR experience in a multi-tasked and fast-paced environment, ideally having worked within Retail.
You`ll have broad, up-to-date to date knowledge of employment legislation and can apply this logically to the real world.
You`ll be obsessed with good HR and ER practices & a keen interest in staying abreast of latest HR developments/trends as well as legislation.
A HR qualification or education background is desirable but not required.
You have experience in challenging the status quo in the right way, to build trust and drive the business performance.
You`ll thrive in a busy environment, able to plan, balance and prioritise key project activities such as policy development and process simplification - you have the ability to co-ordinate & prioritise operational demands
You can provide evidence of managing relationships with a wide range of professionals and stakeholders.
You`re an advocate for progress and process improvement.
You`re comfortable with the ambiguous, commercially confident and can assess risks and create adaptable plans to manage this
You`re an excellent communicator, you`re curious and you work with integrity

In your dream role, you`ll also receive:

Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers.
Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel.
Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an out of hours GP service.
Electric Car Scheme - Our salary sacrifice eclectic car scheme is a budget friendly way to cruise around in style and most importantly, lower those emissions!
New to 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay
On-site gym, Step into our newly refreshed, free on-site gym, where you`ll find everything you need to stay fit and energized. From cardio machines and versatile free weights to dynamic cable machines, resistance bands, and even boxing bags, we`ve got it all!
Hybrid working: Whether you`re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you!

About Dreams

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well. There`s over 250 of us at our affectionally named `Bedquarters` in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference.

We`re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together.

And together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You`ll even get a guided tour when you join and that`s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction.

With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs.

So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.

Dreams. Love your job.

We can’t promise breakfast in bed

But, we can promise these:

Wellbeing that works

It’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other. It’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other.

Perks you can pick

Life looks different for everyone, so we give you options.

Room to grow

Your career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.

Extra goodies

Every department has its own little Dream extras.

Perks you can pick

Life looks different for everyone, so we give you options.

Buy extra holiday when you need more time off, opt into private healthcare or make use of our savings and loans schemes.

Are you a sun seeker who wants an extra week to drink pina coladas somewhere tropical, maybe you’d like a few extra days to spend time with your little ones or perhaps you’ve just got a bit of DIY or a home project you can’t seem to find the time to finish off… Well, good news, we have an amazing scheme where you can buy up to five extra days holiday per year.

Take advantage of fantastic discounts on everyday products and services offered to you just for being a Dreams colleague. From discounted gym memberships, days out, supermarket vouchers to cinema trips, there’s great discounts to benefit everyone. There are also loads of great resources to help support your health & wellbeing.

Perks you can pick

Life looks different for everyone, so we give you options.

Buy extra holiday when you need more time off, opt into private healthcare or make use of our savings and loans schemes.

Are you a sun seeker who wants an extra week to drink pina coladas somewhere tropical, maybe you’d like a few extra days to spend time with your little ones or perhaps you’ve just got a bit of DIY or a home project you can’t seem to find the time to finish off… Well, good news, we have an amazing scheme where you can buy up to five extra days holiday per year.

Take advantage of fantastic discounts on everyday products and services offered to you just for being a Dreams colleague. From discounted gym memberships, days out, supermarket vouchers to cinema trips, there’s great discounts to benefit everyone. There are also loads of great resources to help support your health & wellbeing.

Room to grow

Your career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.

That’s why we invest in training and development that helps you stretch your skills and reach your next goal – whatever that looks like. You’ll have access to workshops, mentoring, leadership programmes and apprenticeships that lead to recognised qualifications. Because at Dreams, growing your career should feel as natural as getting a good night’s sleep.

Extra goodies

Every department has its own little Dream extras.

In Retail, you’ll find competitive salaries, uncapped commission and peak incentives that make going above and beyond worth it. In Distribution, there are performance-related bonuses and recognition awards for those who go the extra mile. In Bedquarters, you’ll enjoy hybrid working, annual bonuses and colleague discounts. And in our Bed Factory, you’ll get hands-on support and full training to help you master your craft. Wherever you work, you’ll find benefits that fit your role, reward your effort and help you feel right at home.

Where you’ll be working

Here is where you’ll be based, whether that’s Bedquarters, or our Bed Factory or one of our stores.

High Wycombe

HP10 9YU

Don’t just take our word for it

“Everyone helps each other — whether it’s lifting heavy frames or sharing tips on how to guide customers through our SleepMatch process. I’ve learned so much about product knowledge, customer care, and teamwork. It feels like being part of something bigger.”

Kacey PhelpsStore Team Leader

“Working in store at Dreams has been such a positive experience. I love helping someone choose the perfect mattress or bed — there’s something really rewarding about knowing you’ve helped someone sleep better. The team’s supportive, and there’s a real focus on learning and growing.”

Sophie McDonaldSleep Expert

“Everyone helps each other — whether it’s lifting heavy frames or sharing tips on how to guide customers through our SleepMatch process. I’ve learned so much about product knowledge, customer care, and teamwork. It feels like being part of something bigger.”

Kacey PhelpsStore Team Leader

“Working in store at Dreams has been such a positive experience. I love helping someone choose the perfect mattress or bed — there’s something really rewarding about knowing you’ve helped someone sleep better. The team’s supportive, and there’s a real focus on learning and growing.”

Sophie McDonaldSleep Expert