Hi there, potential colleague! Join us in our mission to become a driver of positive change in the eyewear industry.

Get ready to make a real impact in a certified B Corp as our new People Partner Retail by becoming the sparring partner for the Retail Director and Regional Managers, advising on all people matters related to our store employees working throughout the DACH / BE / ES region (currently around 250 people).

Our two People Partners are each responsible for their own region(s) but share knowledge and collaborate on people related projects. Our People Operations Specialist supports both People Partners on the admin side for their bigger markets.

We are looking for someone who brings their own personality and unique qualities to the team, but positivity, integrity, a strong eye for detail and passion for people is something that characterises all of us and we hope this applies to you as well!

This role is immediately available for for 36-40 hours a week at our headquarters office in Amsterdam (with a hybrid set up) and reports directly to our Head of People, Leonoor de Vries. 

You'll be...

• A trusted advisor for the Retail Director and Regional Managers in your region

• Providing HR policy guidance and interpretation, and initiating changes in our handbooks and policies when appropriate
• The go-to person for all employment legislation matters in your region and will work with our legal team and outside sources to provide the best insights and solutions for the region.
• Responsible for employee relations, e.g. Managing and resolving complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations 
• Driving people-related initiatives, providing insightful data to guide decision-making, and proactive solutions for better ways of working.
• Leading annual performance and salary reviews and engagement surveys for your region.
• Supporting people operations for your smaller markets.

You...

• Have 2-5 years of relevant experience in an HR related position where you worked with social legislation and general HR (operational) processes, preferably in an international environment 

• Retail specific is a plus

• Have completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Human Resources, or other relevant field

• Have basic knowledge about German employment law - Belgium, Austria, Spain or Switzerland is an advantage

• Are comfortable working with different HR tools i.e. HRIS, WMS, ATS

• Are a strong communicator and relationship builder and have the ability to achieve results through coaching and guidance

• Are creative and tenacious in improving processes and enjoy simplifying and optimising while creating great experiences for our employees

• Have affinity with the scale-up culture and comfortable in a fast changing environment

• Are fluent in German and English (knowledge of Dutch is an advantage)

What's in it for you...

• Being part of a young and very ambitious team
• A flexible hybrid work environment 
• Personal development opportunities
• Unlimited access to mental health support
• 25 holidays per year (based on full time) plus additional tenure based days
• Travel reimbursement if you live more than 10kms from our HQ
• Company pension plan
• The chance to be involved with every aspect of a rapidly growing company
• Daily nutritious lunch!
• Participation in events planned by our CultureClub (e.g. Borrel XXL, &talks, holiday gifting, ...)
• Continuous updates of your eyewear collection!