Employee Experience Manager

Hunkemöller•Deerfield, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

To take our employee experience to the next level, we are looking for an Employee Experience Manager who will design, drive, and continuously improve meaningful moments across the entire employee lifecycle Your role As Employee Experience Manager, you are the global owner of the employee experience strategy at Hunkemöller. You translate our culture, EVP, and business ambitions into tangible experiences that make a real impact — from onboarding and engagement to development, recognition, and belonging. You will work closely with HR, Recruitment, Employer Branding, L&D, Internal Communications, Retail and HQ leaders to ensure a consistent, people‑centric experience across all touchpoints At Hunkemöller, we believe an exceptional employee experience is the foundation of a strong culture, engaged teams, and outstanding performance. From the very first interaction to long‑term growth, we want every colleague — in our stores and at HQ — to feel empowered, included, and inspired to bring their full, authentic self to work. Hunkemöller’s mission is to be a much loved, social and inclusive brand - powered by our people. We have over 900 stores in 15 countries and we are growing. Our plans to expand both in Europe and beyond provide exceptional opportunities for those with a passion for retail. Indeed, passion is one our six values: fun, inclusive, passionate, sexy, in-touch and inspiring. These values drive all we do and together with our growing commitment to the well-being of people, planet and communities, we are building a brand aligned to the demands of our global customers and those that work with us. Our USPs are many however, at the heart of what makes us special is a commitment to World-Class service, whatever the channel and wherever the store. This commitment extends to how we work with each other and creating a World-Class working environment. Hunkemöller is certified TOP EMPLOYER of the Netherlands (for the third time in a row) & Germany 2020, which underlines our people initiatives and achievements.

Requirements

You have 5+ years of experience in Employee Experience, HR, Culture, Engagement, or a related field
You have a strong understanding of employee journeys and know how to turn strategy into practical, scalable solutions
You are data‑driven and comfortable working with insights, surveys, and KPIs to guide decisions
You are a strong stakeholder manager, able to influence and collaborate across functions and levels
You combine empathy and structure: people‑focused, yet organized and outcome‑oriented
You communicate fluently in English (additional languages are a plus)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail, fashion, or international environment is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the global employee experience strategy across HQ and Retail, aligned with Hunkemöller’s brand, values, and EVP
Design and optimize key moments in the employee lifecycle (onboarding, engagement, development, recognition, exits)
Lead employee listening initiatives (e.g. surveys, feedback loops, insights) and translate insights into clear actions and improvements
Partner with Employer Branding & Recruitment to ensure a seamless candidate‑to-employee journey
Collaborate with L&D to strengthen growth, development, and internal mobility experiences
Drive cross‑functional projects that enhance culture, inclusion, well-being, and engagement
Develop clear EX KPIs, monitor progress, and share impact with stakeholders
Act as a thought leader and ambassador for employee experience across the organization

Benefits

Make a real impact on the daily experience of thousands of colleagues across HQ and Retail
Work in an international, purpose‑driven organization with a strong focus on people, culture, and inclusion
Be part of an ambitious HR community shaping the future of work at Hunkemöller
Enjoy opportunities for personal growth, learning, and career development
Help create an environment where moments truly matter — for our people and our brand
25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 4 additional days
Hybrid work model, combining office and remote working
Possibility to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year
An international work environment, working with teams across different countries
Travel allowance to support commuting costs
Access to the Hunkemöller Academy for professional development
25% employee discount on all Hunkemöller products