Michael Kors
Human Resources Generalist
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HR Generalist
Job Title: HR Generalist
Reports to: Senior HR Manager
Division: Michael Kors
Location: London
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 with either French, Italian, or Spanish, 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, Italian, or Spanish.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Time and Attendance Management
- Support the implementation of a new time and attendance system, including schedules, working patterns, and local rules across multiple countries.
- Support the user acceptance testing of working time, attendance, absence, annual leave, and other leave records to ensure they are captured accurately.
- Monitor exceptions and system transactions, investigating and resolving inconsistencies promptly.
- Partner with Payroll to validate time and attendance data and support accurate payroll processing.
- Support managers with timekeeping processes, reporting requirements, and system queries.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve time and attendance processes and controls.
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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, analyzing HR data, and resolving data-quality issues.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with managers, employees, Payroll, and other stakeholders.
- French, Italian, or Spanish as well as English Language skills.
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 in resolving system and data issues.
- Highly organized, dependable, and able to work independently.
- Discreet and trustworthy, with sound judgment 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.
Note
This job description outlines the principal responsibilities of the role. Duties may reasonably change to reflect business needs during the 12-month fixed term contract.
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MK Perks
From your very first day with us, we want you to feel welcomed, supported, and truly part of the team. To help make your experience rewarding, we offer a range of benefits designed to enrich your journey.
- 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-backed 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.
To know more about working at Michael Kors, follow us on LinkedIn and visit our Kors Careers Page.
The Company
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 at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.
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.
Compensation Range
£40,000 – £50000 plus benefits
Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate.
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