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.

The Team

The purpose of the Community of Experts within the People Function is to focus on growth and value creation initiatives, ensuring these are prioritised and developed for the benefit of PVH EMEA (incl. Hubs) and TH Global across the core pillars of Talent & Organisation, Performance & Rewards and Culture, Inclusion and Diversity. This team will lead strategic initiatives and activities in an agile, project-based, and cross-functional manner. By leveraging a 'buy, borrow, or build' approach to skills and capabilities, the team will adapt to meet the needs of each project, and deliver for the benefit of the organisation, flexibly deploying experts across the EMEA region.

The Community of Experts works closely with all areas of the People function across EMEA to align and deliver on key value creation initiatives. The Community of Experts also directly interfaces with Global HR CoEs (e.g. the Global I&D CoE) and the broader organisation where required to ensure alignment and cohesion across key strategic initiatives. This may include other central functions such as Finance, Legal and Communications.

The Position
As Director – Culture, I&D and Engagement Pillar within the Community of Experts, you will play a fundamental role in delivering key elements of the People Strategy. You will do this together with a pool of Agile Specialists deployed flexibly as required, where you can either lead or be part of rotating agile project teams from time to time. As part of your role, you will be the people manager for 4 Agile Specialists in the Culture, I&D & Engagement pillar. You are responsible for supporting their engagement, development and wellbeing whereas day-to-day guidance is provided by the project leads.

Key Responsibilities:
People Management for 4 Agile Specialists in the Culture, I&D and Engagement pillar

• Lead or be part of rotating agile project teams from time to time

• Develop and manage EMEA-wide culture initiatives with impact, scale, and consistency

• Drive behavioural change and embed core values through the culture transformation agenda

• Partner across HR and Comms to deliver consistent messaging around culture and values

• Partner with senior leaders (EMT, TH, BLT, MDs) on engagement strategies

• Lead the end-to-end EMEA associate engagement strategy, including pulse and annual surveys

• Translate engagement data into actionable insights to drive performance and wellbeing

• Design and implement L&D frameworks, policies, and initiatives across the associate lifecycle

• Oversee BRGs and coordinate executive sponsorship

Note: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed above. The role may require additional tasks and duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization.

Measures of Success:

• Community of Experts project completion rate (% of projects started)

• Customer satisfaction (e.g. based on NPS surveys after project completion)

• % of critical roles filled with internal talent

• Employee Engagement at 84%+ (+16%)

• Hire critical office roles in less than 45 days (-30 days)

• Hire critical retail roles in less than 20 days (-6 days)

• Office retention rate of 87% (-0%) & retail retention of 50%(-7%)

Requirements

The preferred candidate is a people and culture obsessed, dynamic leader with deep expertise in culture, I&D and engagement initiatives and delivery. You drive, operationalize and prioritize key initiatives from ideation to delivery. You are passionate about fostering a high-performance culture to enhance team performance and engagement. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in the following:

• Proven knowledge of Agile concepts and ability to apply in practice

• Deep understanding of organisational culture, I&D and engagement topics

• Proven track record in leading cross-functional projects and aligning culture, I&D and engagement strategies and initiatives with commercial and business goals

• Growth mindset, and willingness and ability to go beyond area of expertise

• Expertise in strategic HR planning and execution, as well as driving scalable programs

• Strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, track key metrics, and report on the progress of HR initiatives

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in preparing executive presentations and facilitating decision-making for senior leadership teams

• Demonstrated success in project management, resource allocation, and senior stakeholder engagement, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and ensure the effective execution of people initiatives

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Culture and Engagement in HR or a related field, with significant experience in retail, fashion, or consumer brands, with 5+ years of managerial experience

• Fluency in English

Behaviours
At PVH, how we act is as important as what we do. Here are some key behaviours we expect from our people:
ENTERPRISE FIRST – we act in the best interests of PVH and its consumers beyond our own team, brand, region or market.
DRIVE CHANGE – we lead by example and are optimistic about change . We challenge the status quo but fully commit once a decision is made.
CREATE CLARITY – we are diligent in providing context and setting our priorities so we can be productive quickly.
INSPIRE TRUST – we create safe spaces for debate and deliver on what we promise so people can learn to depend on us.
TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY – we focus on work with the biggest business impact and give candid feedback to each other.

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.