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Join Patagonia as Senior Director for People, Culture + Justice and be part of an organization committed to environmental activism while leading HR functions
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Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hybrid
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Patagonia, founded in 1973, is not only an outdoor apparel company but also a spirited entity invested in environmental conservation. As a B Corporation and a founding member of '1% for the Planet', we have donated over $145 million to environmental causes.
Role Summary:
- Handle EMEA people and organization strategy
- Oversee the employee lifecycle for effective, equitable, and compliant practices
- Work with EMEA Leadership Team to enhance people practices and employee experience
- Drive organizational effectiveness
- Cultivate our culture and build capabilities aligned to our mission
Role Requirements:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in HR leadership roles, ideally regional
- Proficiency in executive business partnering, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement
- An understanding of diverse cultural, legal, and social contexts across EMEA
- Humility, empathy, and courage
Application Process Details:
- Enjoy a hybrid work model with work from home option up to 3 days per week
- Role is based in Amsterdam and requires English proficiency for CV and cover letter submissions
- Patagonia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups
Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company founded in 1973, known for its commitment to environmental activism and quality products. As a registered B Corporation and a founding member of 1% for the Planet, we have contributed over $145 million in grants and in-kind donations to support environmental causes globally.
The role: As the Senior Director for People, Culture + Justice, you will be responsible for the EMEA people and organization strategy. This includes overseeing all aspects of the employee lifecycle to ensure effective, equitable, and compliant practices. You will work closely with the EMEA Leadership Team to translate business needs into people practices, drive organizational effectiveness, and enhance employee experience. Your goal is to cultivate a vibrant culture and build long-term capabilities that support our mission to save our home planet.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years' experience in HR leadership, preferably in regional roles. You should possess humility, empathy, and courage, with expertise in executive business partnering, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in navigating diverse cultural, legal, and social contexts across EMEA is crucial.
Benefits: We offer a hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home up to 3 days per week. Our recruitment process includes standardized questions to focus on key success factors for the role. Patagonia is committed to being an anti-racist company and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants.
Other important details: This position is based in Amsterdam and requires proficiency in English for both CV and cover letter submissions. We value a diverse mix of talent and actively seek applications from underrepresented groups.
