HR Operations Specialist

About The BrandAt Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.THE ROLE:The HR Operations Specialist is serving as the primary source of HR guidance for our headquarters staff in Amsterdam and Paris, as well as our numerous stores across Europe. In close collaboration with the HR Operations team, you will play a key role in managing a wide range of HR processes, ranging from onboarding and offboarding to HR data administration, and active involvement in exciting HR projects. You will play a key part in driving efficient HR processes that will help our transformation within the HR department. Additionally, you will report directly to the Senior Manager Payroll & HR Operations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:HR advising: Provide first line support for employees across Europe, handle day-to-day HR operational tasksOn and off-boardings: Draft all employment documents, apply for 30% rulings and employee visas when necessary and liaise with new hires and managers to ensure the processes go smoothlyData management: Responsible for employee data input and accuracy in all our systems: HR Systems, pension and insurance providers, etc.Performance management: Support the deployment of bi-annual performance process, analyze resultsHR Compliance: Identify compliance issues and evaluate policies and rulesPayroll: Collaborate closely with our payroll team for accuracy of employee admin changes and queries, and prepare monthly payroll inputsSupport the HR team with projects and other requests THE PROFILE:2-5 years’ experience in HR administration in an international environment;Completed higher education degree;High attention to details, structured & organized;Strong communication skills, team player, pro-activeGood knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;Knowledge of Dutch Employment law, other European countries is a plus;Ability to follow up and meet deadlines;Fluent in Dutch & English, any other European languages is a plus;Interested and able to deal with different cultures, adaptability and flexibility;Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)Learning and development courses/trainingOpportunity to make an impactRemote working arrangementsRelocation allowanceBonus holidaysWorking in the heart of AmsterdamBrand discountsAnd exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARLJOIN #TEAMKARLThe collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGSPlease be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site.We strongly recommend that applicants only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers.KARL LAGERFELD will never request any form of payment during the recruitment process.If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at [email protected]We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. 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