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.
Location: Amsterdam, London, Dusseldorf, Milan
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Transformation Lead to take ownership of our EMEA payroll landscape.
Across EMEA, payroll is currently delivered through multiple vendors, varied processes, and different operating models. The next phase requires strong leadership to harmonize how we operate, reduce vendor complexity and cost, and define a clear, sustainable payroll model for the region.
This role requires someone who has led multi-country payroll transformation before and is comfortable working in environments that are evolving and not yet fully structured. You will bring clarity, direction, and pace - while supporting teams through change and strengthening long-term capability.
Key Responsibilities
EMEA Payroll Strategy & Harmonization
- Conduct a full review of the current EMEA payroll operating model
- Define and implement a harmonized approach across countries where appropriate
- Establish clear governance, controls, and service standards
- Build and execute a practical roadmap that balances transformation with business continuity
Vendor Management & Cost Optimization
- Review and rationalize the current vendor landscape across EMEA
- Lead vendor consolidation initiatives to reduce fragmentation and cost
- Partner with Procurement on contract negotiations and performance management
- Implement structured vendor governance and KPI tracking
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Provide strategic leadership to payroll teams across EMEA hubs and markets
- Clarify roles, accountabilities, and escalation models
- Identify capability gaps and implement upskilling and knowledge-sharing plans
- Guide teams confidently through change while maintaining operational stability
Experience & Profile
- Extensive experience leading multi-country payroll operations across EMEA
- Demonstrated success harmonizing payroll processes and reducing vendor complexity
- Strong understanding of shared services, offshore, and outsourcing models
- Experience managing dispersed regional teams
- Commercially minded, with a track record of delivering cost efficiencies
- Comfortable navigating complexity and bringing structure to fast-moving environments
You combine strategic thinking with practical execution. You are calm under pressure, able to prioritize effectively, and capable of building trust across HR, Finance, Procurement, and regional leadership.
What Success Looks Like
- A clearer, more consistent payroll operating model across EMEA
- Reduced vendor landscape and improved cost control
- Strengthened governance and service quality
- Defined and executed offshore / outsourcing transitions
- More capable, aligned payroll teams across the region
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.
Skills Required
- Extensive experience leading multi-country payroll operations across EMEA
- Proven track record of payroll transformation and harmonizing processes
- Experience rationalizing and consolidating payroll vendors and reducing costs
- Strong understanding of shared services, offshore, and outsourcing payroll models
- Experience managing dispersed regional payroll teams and defining roles/accountabilities
- Ability to define governance, controls, service standards, and KPI tracking
- Experience partnering with Procurement on contract negotiations and vendor performance management
- Commercial mindset with demonstrable delivery of cost efficiencies
- Capability building experience: identifying gaps, upskilling and knowledge-sharing
- Comfortable driving change in evolving, fast-moving environments while maintaining operational stability
PVH Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PVH Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by PVH Corp..
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and supportive wellbeing programs. This breadth is positioned as a standout element of the total rewards package for eligible roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is characterized as generous, with fully paid periods frequently cited for U.S. roles. Family-supportive policies are highlighted as a meaningful advantage for many candidates.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are presented as competitive, with strong 401(k) contributions and supplemental plans for certain levels. This support is often viewed as a differentiator even when base pay feels merely adequate.
PVH Corp. Insights
What We Do
PVH is one of the world’s largest and most admired fashion companies, connecting with consumers in over 40 countries. Our global iconic brands include Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. Our 140-year history is built on the strength of our brands, our team and our commitment to drive fashion forward for good. That's the Power of Us. That’s the Power of PVH.
