HR Operations Intern

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. 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 Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members 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 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:

As an HR Operations intern, you will provide support in day-to-day tasks within the HR Department for our HQ in Amsterdam and Paris, as well as Retail and Wholesale store employees across 12 countries in EMEA. You will support the HR Operations team with administration, payroll processes, and HR projects. The HR Operations & Payroll team consists of a Senior Manager, three HR Officers, and three Payroll Specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the HR Team with new hire and leaver administration: drafting employment agreements, maintaining employee files, creating official documents, and maintaining HR database and files.
• Be responsible for our HQ Intern population life cycle: onboarding and offboarding, being their first point of contact, and discussing any relevant topics with them, the schools, or their managers.
• Act as the first contact person for employees and stores within the HR department.
• Support with processes such as preparing payroll administration, NS cards applications, etc.
• Support in the implementation of change initiatives and HR projects.
• Handle internal and external mail and provide proper follow-up.
• Deal with confidential information.

Skills, Education & Experience:

• Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor/Master program during the entire internship period, preferably within Human Resources, Applied Sciences, (International) Business Management or Administration, or related fields.
• Strong experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English; any other language is an advantage.

The Profile:

• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Able to work in an international work environment.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally.
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize and multitask.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive "can-do" attitude are a must.
• Preferred start date of the internship: Around 15th of January 2026.

Start date: 15th of January / Available for 6 months / Full-time

Please note: We can only consider your application if you are enrolled for the full duration of your internship at your school or university. Also, due to Dutch legislation, you must be in possession of European nationality or study in the Netherlands.

Why #TEAMKARL?

• Opportunity to make an impact
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• Exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

The 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.