HRIS Project Manager (8 month Maternity Cover)

Amsterdam (HQ), North Holland

HR – HQ /

Full-Time /

Hybrid

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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 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, spearheaded by our karllagerfeld.com and 35 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.

Role Overview:

The HRIS Project Manager will play a critical role in managing and optimizing HR systems and projects during a key transformation period.

This role will oversee the HRIS team, ensure successful implementation and adoption of new systems, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the HRIS team of a HRIS Specialist and a Data Analyst.

• Collaborate closely with HR Operations and Payroll to drive process improvements and ensure data accuracy for payroll processes.

• Oversee the ongoing ADP Lyric implementation, ensuring timelines are met and managing associated change, training, and adoption across our retail and corporate sectors.

• Drive adoption of the new HCM system (go-live June 2026) across both sectors.

• Partner with the IT team on cross-functional projects involving HR systems and integrations.

• Support the Internal Controls department with audit requirements, including aiding in creating and performing compliance controls.

• Align with the HR Business Partnering team to digitize performance and talent management processes within our new HCM.

• Work with the Talent Acquisition team to support the ADP Recruitment Management implementation project.

• Work closely with Retail stores and the Retail Operations department on the Workforce Manager project.

• Collaborate with the Learning & Development team on ADP LMS project, supporting with developing training materials like walkthroughs, documentation and in-person training sessions.

Experience & Expertise

We are seeking a candidate with strong experience working with parent-subsidy structures, and in implementing and managing Human Capital Management (HCM) systems – experience with ADP is extremely advantageous. The ideal candidate will bring valuable insight from previous HCM implementations to help drive progress, optimize system usage, and ensure a strong return on investment (ROI) for our new HCM platform. A proactive mindset, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead change across diverse business environments are essential.

Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

· Learning and development courses/training

· Opportunity to make an impact

· Remote working arrangements

· Relocation allowance

· Bonus holidays

· Working in the heart of Amsterdam

· Brand discounts

· And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #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.

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.

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