Junior HR Officer (Standalone Role)

About the company:
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.

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.

Role Overview:
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.
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.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full employee lifecycle independently (onboarding, contracts, changes, offboarding, salary exs.)

Set up, maintain, and improve HR administration, systems, and personnel files in line with GDPR requirements

Coordinate and execute recruitment processes end-to-end

Act as the first point of contact for all employee HR-related questions

Manage absence registration and ensure compliance with Dutch regulations

Coordinate payroll input and liaise with external payroll providers

Ensure compliance with Dutch labour law and internal policies

Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and templates where needed

Managing work visa applications and 30% ruling applications

Collaborate closely with stakeholders at the US and Israel head offices on HR-related matters

Support organizational growth and prepare HR processes for potential expansion into Germany and the UK

Initiate and support employee engagement and performance management processes

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field

1–3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role (internships included)

Solid understanding of Dutch labour law

Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills/Fluent in English and Dutch (required)

Comfortable working in an international environment and across different time zones

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HR systems like Bamboo and Connecteam is a plus

What We Offer

Competitive salary aligned with the Dutch market

A high-impact role with significant responsibility and autonomy

Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up

Exposure to international HR operations (US, Israel, and future EU markets)

A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment within the fashion industry

Staff discount on collections