HR Business Partner

ABOUT THE BRAND

At 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.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 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, 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.

• HR Business Partner
• Amsterdam (HQ), North Holland
• HR – HQ
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

THE ROLE

In this role you will act as a trusted HR partner to our HQ functions, working closely with (senior) leadership and employees to provide both strategic and hands-on HR support. You will partner with business leaders to understand their people needs and translate these into effective HR solutions, while ensuring alignment with company policies, local legislation and our people strategy.

You will work closely with the wider HR team and contribute to a variety of HR projects and initiatives across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a trusted sparring partner and advisor to 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, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach.
• Support and coach managers in developing their teams, including talent management, succession planning and career development.
• Identify people and organizational needs within the supported functions and translate these into appropriate HR actions and solutions.
• Work closely with the wider HR team to ensure a consistent employee experience and effective implementation of HR policies and initiatives.
• Support organizational changes and other people-related projects, providing HR guidance and ensuring effective communication and implementation.
• Take the lead on or contribute to various HR projects and initiatives at HQ and across the organization.

THE PROFILE:

• Minimum 3-5 years of HR Business Partner experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong experience in partnering with managers and stakeholders at different levels of an organization.
• Solid knowledge of HR practices, employee relations and employment legislation and especially Dutch Labour Law.
• Experience in performance management, talent management and organizational development.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and a strong sense of ownership.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Dutch and other additional European languages are an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail, structured and organized.
• Ability to prioritize, follow up and meet deadlines.
• Experience working across different cultures and adapting to different business needs.
• Dynamic profile with a genuine interest in people and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, depending on business needs.

Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

• Learning and development courses/training
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Remote working arrangements
• Relocation Package
• Bonus holidays
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• Brand discounts
• Exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL