Manager, Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic and operational HR partner to local management, providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support leaders with coaching and advice across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, performance improvement, and exits.
• Champion and actively model a positive, inclusive workplace culture by partnering with leaders and employees to drive engagement initiatives, promote recognition, and reinforce company values-ensuring employees feel valued, connected, and inspired in their day-to-day experience.
• Manage employee relations cases (e.g. absenteeism, performance, disciplinary matters, grievances) in accordance with Dutch legislation and internal procedures.
• Drive performance management cycles, providing guidance to leaders on goal‑setting, evaluations, and development planning.
• Contribute to succession planning and talent development initiatives at site aligned to global standards.
• Act as a primary HR point of contact for the Works Council for people‑related topics, (e.g. policy changes impacting working conditions, absenteeism procedures, or reward structures) ensuring timely information, consultation, and follow‑up.
• Liaise with external parties (e.g. occupational health services, legal advisors) in line with company and statutory requirements.
• Ensure all HR practices are compliant with local legislation, works council requirements, and collective labor agreements (where applicable).
• Support recruitment activities in partnership with Talent Acquisition, including role scoping, interview participation, and hiring manager readiness.
• Oversee accurate and timely execution of HR administration, including contracts, amendments, probation tracking, leave of absence management, and employee records.
• Ensure data integrity in HR systems and support payroll validation in close collaboration with payroll providers and Finance.
• Lead and develop a local HR team (e.g., HR Advisors / Administrators), ensuring clear priorities, coaching, and high performance.
• Foster an inclusive, engaged, and professional HR team culture focused on service excellence and trust.
• Work closely with Global HR Centers of Expertise (e.g., Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development) to implement global programs locally.
• Support global HR initiatives and change programs, as required.
• You'll Need to Have
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an distribution center environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Dutch labor law, employee relations, and HR operations.
• Proven HR experience in the Netherlands, within a matrix and/or global organization
• Strong working knowledge of: Dutch labor law
• Works Councils Act (WOR)
• Absenteeism and working‑conditions regulations
• Experience supporting Works Council consultations and consent processes
• Credible, balanced communication style with management and employee representatives
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Experience supporting managers in complex operational or corporate environments; distribution, logistics, experience is a plus.
• We'd Love to See:
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment legislation and HR best practices
• Strong advisory, coaching, and influencing skills
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management abilities
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands‑on
• Experience supporting managers in complex operational or corporate environments; distribution, logistics, experience is a plus.
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Benefits

Additional Information

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! - I FEEL really LUCKY to be SURROUNDED by SUCH a GREAT TEAM. I'm not only GRATEFUL that they've HELPED me ACHIEVE my GOALS, but also that I CAN GIVE them a PLACE WHERE THEY can ACHIEVE theirs. - MICHAEL KORS - We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Human Resources

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