Retail Apparel and Fashion

1001-5000

American Eagle Amsterdam

<p><strong>About the company</strong>:<br>American Eagle is the global leading denim brand with our aim being the world’s number 1 denim brand. We are an established and dynamic fashion company with the European Headquarter in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, focused on delivering high-quality, trend-driven collections. With a strong presence in the Dutch market, we are preparing for further European expansion, with a particular focus on Germany and the UK.</p>
<p>Our organization operates within an international structure, collaborating closely with our head offices in the United States and Israel. We are committed to building a strong, scalable organization to support our continued growth across multiple markets.</p>
<p><strong>Role Overview:</strong><br>As a Junior HR, you will be responsible for the full scope of HR activities in the Netherlands, based in our Amsterdam office while visiting the stores. This is a standalone role, meaning you will independently manage day-to-day HR operations while working closely with international stakeholders in the US and Israel.<br>You will play a key role in setting up, structuring, and professionalizing HR processes locally, while also supporting future international expansion. This position offers a unique opportunity to take ownership early in your HR career within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.</p>
<h2>Tasks</h2>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage the full employee lifecycle independently (onboarding, contracts, changes, offboarding, salary exs.)</li>
<li>Set up, maintain, and improve HR administration, systems, and personnel files in line with GDPR requirements</li>
<li>Coordinate and execute recruitment processes end-to-end</li>
<li>Act as the first point of contact for all employee HR-related questions</li>
<li>Manage absence registration and ensure compliance with Dutch regulations</li>
<li>Coordinate payroll input and liaise with external payroll providers</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with Dutch labour law and internal policies</li>
<li>Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and templates where needed</li>
<li>Managing work visa applications and 30% ruling applications</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with stakeholders at the US and Israel head offices on HR-related matters</li>
<li>Support organizational growth and prepare HR processes for potential expansion into Germany and the UK</li>
<li>Initiate and support employee engagement and performance management processes</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field</li>
<li>1–3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role (internships included)</li>
<li>Solid understanding of Dutch labour law</li>
<li>Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Strong communication skills/Fluent in English and Dutch (required)</li>
<li>Comfortable working in an international environment and across different time zones</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HR systems like Bamboo and Connecteam is a plus</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary aligned with the Dutch market</li>
<li>A high-impact role with significant responsibility and autonomy</li>
<li>Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up</li>
<li>Exposure to international HR operations (US, Israel, and future EU markets)</li>
<li>A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment within the fashion industry</li>
<li>Staff discount on collections</li>
</ul>

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