About the Team
Our People Team is key to the growth of GOAT Group as the company continues to expand globally. Through our innovative programs and data-driven strategies, the company is committed to building a culture that is inclusive, cooperative and motivating. The people team plays an integral part in our company's future by matching talent to the right roles as well as cultivating an environment in which all of our global team members across our warehouses, Flight Club retail stores, and corporate teams are able to be their GREATEST.
Role Overview
As the regional HR expert for Europe, this role will partner with the business to navigate employment standards, compliance, and HR operations while ensuring alignment with local regulations. This position will also provide strategic thought partnership to business leaders, supporting people initiatives, timekeeping processes, benefits/payroll administration & compliance and workforce management across corporate, warehousing, and global teams in the region.
In this role, you will:
- Be the main point of HR support for all UK, Germany, Netherlands, and France employees, answering questions related to benefits, leaves, payroll, and the full employee lifecycle.
- Provide expert advice on labor law compliance for Europe, especially for the NL, Germany, and the UK, including employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and policy updates.
- Conduct investigations, manage disciplinary actions, resolve employee grievances, and advise managers on employee relations matters in alignment with local requirements.
- Partner with the Center of Excellence teams to develop and execute on policies and processes that are locally compliant while keeping a consistent global approach where possible.
- Provide functional support to the payroll team to ensure each payroll is submitted timely and accurately
- Identify and address opportunities where people initiatives may be in support of key business strategies and objectives
- Serve as a trusted business partner and advisor to our European-based senior leadership team in all aspects of the employee lifecycle across our corporate and operations teams within the European market
- Partner with the global People team in planning and delivering on core People programs and initiatives that enable the organization to grow at scale
- Partner with stakeholders within and beyond the People team (e.g. IT, Marketing & Communications, Finance, etc.) as needed
- Manage the day to day sickness/absence and leave management in partnership with our Global Benefits team
- Draft and amend employment contracts ensuring accuracy and compliance with local laws
- Complete employment verifications and provide required documentation in a timely manner
- Keep abreast of legal developments affecting HR, and ensure HR policies and practices adhere to local laws and align with company standards, while proactively managing legal risks
We are looking for:
- At least 5+ years of experience in a human resources business partnership capacity, influencing and coaching senior leaders
- Experience with business norms, customs, and employment standards specific to the European market, with a focus on Germany, UK and Netherlands
- Extensive knowledge of Dutch, German, and UK labor laws and experience working in multi-jurisdictional environments
- Must be fluent in English with the ability to connect US-based teams to European teams as needed.
- Experience navigating local government systems in order to accomplish business related tasks
- Emotional intelligence and capacity to operate in an ambiguous environment with a distributed workforce
- Confidence to challenge current processes/standards to pursue continuous improvement
- Ability to create an optimal team member experience that also meets business needs
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate a diverse team
- Excellent communication, detail-orientation, and organization abilities
- This will be a hybrid role with an onsite requirement (minimum 2 days) at our London warehouse/office space
- Willingness to travel to our Germany and Netherlands locations as needed to support the business
GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of more than 60 million members across 170 countries.
GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become one of the leading and most trusted sneaker platforms in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 60 million members across 170 countries.
Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers.
Founded in 2013, Grailed is the leading community-driven marketplace for rare luxury, streetwear and vintage fashion. The marketplace was built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, and features products from brands including Supreme, Raf Simons, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Prada and more. With a highly curated selection of resale pieces including inventory exclusive to the platform, Grailed makes fashion accessible.
The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including Park West Asset Management, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Franklin Templeton, Adage Capital Management, Ulysses Management, D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.
GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. By applying, you authorize GOAT Group to send you text messages regarding your job application, interview and/or onboarding process, and other job opportunities at GOAT Group. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants. If you are an EU or UK resident, please review our EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice.
