WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a People Relation Specialist in the Netherlands, you will be responsible for implementing global deliveries, processes, policies, and guidelines in the People Relations area. You ensure that local laws, practices, and needs are recognized and addressed. You facilitate alignment between global and local requirements to achieve a common approach and delivery where needed.
You will:
- Own the local grievance mechanism and supporting tools.
- Be responsible for the work environment — physical, digital, organizational, and social/psychosocial — as well as wellbeing, including health and safety management.
- Act as strategic and operational support for various stakeholders at the regional and sales market level, including the management team.
- Serve as an expert in health and wellbeing within Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) to guarantee compliance and deliver a “one colleague experience.”
- Lead change and strategic initiatives where work environment and health expertise are required, analyze and advise on solutions, and provide operational support.
- Establish and implement a systematic way of working in health (both physical and psychosocial) by investigating, assessing risks, raising awareness, mitigating potential risks, and following up across the organization in collaboration with the local Security team.
- Implement and adapt H&M Group People Relation guidelines and frameworks according to local laws and develop a local strategy for stakeholder engagement.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will be part of the People Relations function in the Netherlands, working closely with other People Relations Specialists, the local Security team, and global and regional HR and Legal colleagues. You will also collaborate regularly with the Sales Market management team. You will report directly to the Regional People Relation Manager.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
- An education in HR, employment law, policy development, or relevant work experience in these fields.
- Strong knowledge of current labour legislation, best practices, and case law.
- Experience with gatekeeper law and health prevention.
- Project management skills, with the ability to organize activities, prioritize, and deliver results within clear timelines.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
And people who are…
- Open-minded and empathetic, able to engage stakeholders and build trusting relationships to achieve common goals.
- Strategic thinkers with strong attention to operational details.
- Proactive and solution-oriented, with a holistic approach to market intelligence, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Confident communicators with natural influence, able to provide well-founded advice and inspiring recommendations that drive action.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
- Global Employee Discount of 20% on our products at H&M and H&M Group Brands such as ARKET, COS, H&M Home, Weekday, Monki, & Other Stories
- Corporate Benefits with special conditions on a wide range of products and services
- Holiday Pay
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program with Lyra
- Lease a Bike
JOIN US
This is a full-time position, starting on October 1st, 2025 or tbd. The role is a hybrid role, based in Amsterdam, with the expectation of working from our office for three days per week. This role will require frequent travel to stores across the Netherlands.
If you think your experience, skills and ambitions fit this position, please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than August 24th.
Due to data privacy policies, we only accept applications via our career page.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and accessible, including medical, vision, and free-to-employee dental, with options such as transgender care, bariatric surgery, and enhanced fertility support. Telehealth access and low employee cost-sharing are also highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away options include paid vacation, wellness days, company holidays, and a paid birthday, with some elements extending to part‑time staff. These provisions are presented as a consistent strength across materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company match alongside financial tools like FSAs and commuter benefits. These components reinforce longer-term financial security within the total rewards mix.
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Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
