About the company
KARL LAGERFELD is a global fashion house offering ready-to-wear, accessories, and other fashion categories through its own stores, wholesale partners, and digital channels. Its flagship online store reaches 96 countries, and its digital channels account for more than 30% of its full-price business.
Responsibilities
•Advise HQ managers and employees on a broad range of HR topics
•Provide first-line HR advice and support throughout the employee lifecycle
•Partner with managers on performance management, employee relations, absenteeism, and other people-related matters
•Advise managers on employment law, company policies, and HR processes
•Support and coach managers in team development, talent management, succession planning, and career development
•Identify people and organizational needs within supported functions and translate them into HR actions and solutions
•Work with the wider HR team to ensure a consistent employee experience and implement HR policies and initiatives
•Support organizational changes and people-related projects, providing HR guidance and ensuring effective communication and implementation
•Lead or contribute to HR projects and initiatives at HQ and across the organization
Requirements
•At least 3 years of HR Business Partner experience
•Experience partnering with managers and stakeholders at different organizational levels
•Knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, employment legislation, and especially Dutch Labour Law
•Experience in performance management, talent management, and organizational development
•Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to build trust and influence at all levels
•Strategic thinking, a pragmatic hands-on approach, and a strong sense of ownership
•Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment
•Strong team player
•Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
•Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
•High attention to detail; structured and organized
•Ability to prioritize, follow up, and meet deadlines
•Experience working across cultures and adapting to different business needs
•Genuine interest in people and willingness to learn
•Willingness to travel occasionally, depending on business needs
Nice to have
•Dutch and other additional European languages
Conditions
•Learning and development courses and training
•Opportunity to make an impact
•Relocation package
•Bonus holidays
•Brand discounts and exclusive sample sales
