HR Generalist (Maternity Cover) in London

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Generalist in our London office.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist French speaker to join our HR team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle while acting as a key administrator and subject matter expert for HR systems, with particular responsibility for providing administrative support during the implementation of our new time and attendance system (Legion). This role requires a highly organised HR professional with strong operational knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate employee data, support managers and employees, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment legislation. Fluent in English and at least one of the following languages: French.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• HR Operations
  • Provide day-to-day HR advice and operational support to managers and employees across a range of HR matters, across our EMEA Region.
  • Support onboarding, employee changes and offboarding activities.
  • Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
  • Assist with the administration and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• HR Systems and Data Management
  • Act as a key administrator for the organization’s HR information systems.
  • Create, update and maintain employee records, ensuring information is complete, accurate and timely.
  • Produce routine and ad hoc HR reports and analytics to support operational and business decisions.
  • Support system implementations, user acceptance testing and continuous improvement activity.
  • Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on HR system processes and functionality.
• Compliance and Reporting
  • Ensure HR administration and system processes comply with company policy and applicable employment legislation.
  • Prepare regular HR metrics, dashboards and management information.
  • Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality when handling personal and sensitive information.

You’ll Need to Have:

Essential

• Previous experience in an HR Generalist, HR Advisor or comparable operational HR role.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience administering HR systems and employee databases.
• Strong experience of operating or supporting time and attendance systems.
• Good knowledge of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience producing reports, analysing HR data and resolving data-quality issues.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with managers, employees, Payroll and other stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience with systems such as Workday, Legion or an equivalent platform.
• Experience supporting payroll interfaces, payroll validation or related processes.
• CIPD qualification, or currently working towards CIPD accreditation.
• Experience contributing to a Time and Attendance system implementation, testing or process-improvement projects.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, approachable and customer focused.
• Analytical, solutions oriented and confident resolving system and data issues.
• Highly organised, dependable and able to work independently.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with sound judgement when handling confidential information.
• A clear communicator who can explain processes and systems to a range of users.
• Committed to accuracy, service quality and continuous improvement.

MK Perks:

• Cross-Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales – Enjoy exclusive savings across all Capri brands.
• Paid Parental Leave – Take meaningful time off to bond with your growing family.
• Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance – Recharge with paid time throughout the year.
• Internal Mobility Across Capri Brands – Explore new career paths within the broader Capri network.
• Hybrid Working Model – Collaborate in-office just three days a week for optimal flexibility.
• LifeWorks Employee Assistant Program – Confidential support for mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Pension Contributions – Build your future with company-back retirement support.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay – Receive elevated financial support during life’s biggest milestones.
• Private Health and Dental Coverage – Access premium care for your health and wellness.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate. Compensation Range: £40,000 – £45,000 plus benefits.