Style Advisor

Over MR MARVIS

About the assignment MR MARVIS is looking for an experienced Interim Head of People (24–40 hours per week, depending on availability) starting ideally in September. In this role you will lead our People team and ensure continuity during an exciting period of growth. Over the course of at least 3-4 months, you’ll guide strategic HR projects, help keeping operations running smoothly, and support impactful people initiatives across our headquarters and 19 retail stores. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine operational excellence with strategic vision, working closely with our leadership team and making a real impact in a dynamic, international environment. This position is based at our headquarters in Amsterdam, near the Amstel Hotel. As this is a leadership role, we prefer the interim to be on-site most of the time, though some hybrid work is possible. About MR MARVIS MR MARVIS is an Amsterdam-based men's clothing brand launched in 2016, dedicated to creating the perfect shorts, trousers and tops. We are the largest Dutch clothing brand with a B Corp Certification; a label which is only awarded to companies that demonstrably make a positive impact and contribute to a better world. You’ve probably spotted us in vibrant cities such as Amsterdam, Antwerp, Munich and Brussels and we have a strong online presence across Europe. A diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at MR MARVIS. To make our employees feel marvellous, we offer pension schemes and disability insurance and give them the opportunity to invest in personal growth and development. What you'll do During this assignment, you will guide and inspire our People team, covering HR, Talent Acquisition, and Office operations. You will keep daily HR operations running seamlessly during a period of change, maintaining high standards and embodying MR MARVIS’s culture. Key Projects Oversee Global Payroll: Support the roll-out of global payroll initiatives, including managing transitions as needed. International Expansion: Set up and manage HR processes for new markets, collaborating with both local partners and internal stakeholders. Run the Year-End Performance Review: Oversee our performance review process and ensure smooth integration of our new Growth Framework. Be a Trusted Advisor: Partner with the Management Team on complex HR matters, offering both strategic guidance and practical solutions. What you'll bring 8+ years of HR experience, including leadership roles University degree, preferably in HR, Business Administration, or a related field Experience in fast-scaling international environments (retail sector and 300+ employees is a plus) Strong analytical mindset , with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Hands-on experience with: (global) payroll & HRIS implementation and performance review management is considered a strong plus Fluent in English and Dutch (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus Empathetic, approachable, and decisive leadership style MR MARVIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment for all current and potential employees. A diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at MR MARVIS. Apply for the job Do you want to join our team as our new Interim Head of People? Then we'd love to hear from you!