About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH.

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH

[here](https: //www.pvh.com/responsibility/inclusion-diversity).

The Team
Within the People Experience and Services team, our mission is to deliver a seamless and standardized associate experience across EMEA, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader goals of operational excellence and service quality. This position’s team plays a key role in streamlining HR processes, eliminating duplication, and driving consistency across core areas such as Data, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Associate Lifecycle, and Advisory services. The team works closely with HR Business Partners, the Community of Experts, and the People Strategy team, while also collaborating with global HR, Finance, and Communications to support regional scalability, automation, and associate satisfaction across EMEA .

The Position

• As the HR Operations Manager Europe
• Office, you will support the People team’s operational effectiveness by leading the execution of end-to-end HR administrative services for our approximately 3000 office-based associate population. You will manage a team of professionals responsible for hire/preboarding , internal movements, offboarding, contract and data administration, and compliance, ensuring these processes are executed accurately, consistently, and in line with local legislation and company standards. Your leadership will enable a positive and compliant associate experience, while also contributing to broader business and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of day-to-day HR administrative processes for office-based associates across EMEA, including onboarding, internal changes, exits, and documentation.
• Oversee contract creation, data updates, and document management, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
• Ensure organizational data accuracy in (HRIS) Workday, including maintaining up-to-date position data and reporting structure, to ensure employee data and job architecture is kept up-to-date in order to provide real time accurate information. Initiate and complete regular audits to ensure that data is correct .
• Monitor and process absences and leaves, ensuring accurate application of policies and timely communication with associates.
• Act as a key contact for HR policies related to Associate Lifecycle, supporting internal controls and ensuring process compliance.
• Partner with Payroll and other teams to maintain accurate data and support payroll processing activities.
• Manage contract generation, amendments, and renewals, ensuring timely completion in accordance with legal requirements.
• Provide direct day-to-day leadership to the Associate Lifecycle Office EMEA team, setting clear objectives and guiding performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR and business functions to continuously improve associate lifecycle processes and support cross-functional projects.
• Contribute to audit readiness by ensuring lifecycle documentation and records are consistently accurate, timely, and compliant.

Note: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed above. The role may require additional tasks and duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization.

Measures of Success

• Process Accuracy: Lifecycle transactions processed accurately and within SLA. Target: 95% of SNOW cases resolved within SLA
• Compliance: Full compliance with regional labor laws and internal policies. Target: 0 compliance breaches or audit findings.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Satisfaction scores from HRBPs and stakeholders. Target: ≥85% satisfaction rating in internal surveys.

Requirements

• Experience: 7-10 years in HR Operations or administrative HR roles, with 5 years experience managing a small team or leading process areas independently.
• People Management: Proven ability to lead professionals, set goals, manage performance, and support development within a team environment.
• HR Process Knowledge: Strong operational understanding of HR lifecycle processes, including onboarding, contract management, and HRIS administration (preferably Workday and SNOW).
• Compliance & Controls: Good working knowledge of EMEA labor regulations and internal HR controls.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate data and situations to determine appropriate actions within existing guidelines and policies.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, with experience working across teams, functions, and regions to support service delivery.
• Education: University degree required; HR qualifications are advantageous.
• Language: Fluency in English required; additional European language(s) are a plus.

At PVH, how we act is as important as what we do. Here are some key behaviours we expect from our people:

ENTERPRISE FIRST – we act in the best interests of PVH and its consumers beyond our own team, brand, region or market.
DRIVE CHANGE – we lead by example and are optimistic about change . We challenge the status quo but fully commit once a decision is made.
CREATE CLARITY – we are diligent in providing context and setting our priorities so we can be productive quickly.
INSPIRE TRUST – we create safe spaces for debate and deliver on what we promise so people can learn to depend on us.
TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY – we focus on work with the biggest business impact and give candid feedback to each other.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!

Check out our Amsterdam Campus here.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary (PVH) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.