People Partner Retail, Ace & Tate
DACH & ES, German Speaking
Quality eyewear brand
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Quality eyewear brand
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
Through responsible and conscious actions, the brand is on a mission to become an engine for positive change in the eyewear industry.
Role
Who you are
- Have 2-5 years of relevant experience in an HR advisory/business partner position, preferably in an international environment. Retail industry experience is a plus
- Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field
- Have solid knowledge of German employment law. Familiarity with Austria, Switzerland or Spain is an advantage
- Are comfortable working with different HR tools i.e. HRIS, WMS, ATS
- Are a strong communicator and relationship builder who can influence and guide stakeholders effectively
- Are a process improver who’s proactive in making things simpler, better, and more people-friendly
- Have affinity with the scale-up culture and comfortable in a fast changing environment
- Are fluent in German and English. Dutch is a nice bonus
What the job involves
- Get ready to make a real impact in a certified B Corp as we’re looking for an experienced and hands-on People Partner Retail to join our People team. In this role, you’ll support our Retail Director and Regional Managers from the DACH & ES region as a trusted advisor across the full employee lifecycle—balancing strategic thinking with people advice and operational support
- You’ll work closely with our People Operations Specialist, who takes care of most contractual and administrative changes, and partner with our Recruitment and Payroll teams to ensure smooth and positive employee experiences across the DACH and ES region
- We’re a collaborative, people-first team that values positivity, integrity, and a sharp eye for detail. We’d love to find someone who brings their own personality and perspective—while sharing our passion for supporting and empowering our people
- This role is immediately available for 36-40 hours a week at our headquarters office in Amsterdam (with a hybrid set up) and reports directly to our Head of People, Leonoor de Vries. We are currently also open to a remote set up if you are based in Germany
- You'll be a trusted people advisor and coach for the Retail Director and Regional Managers in your region
- Driving people-related initiatives, providing insightful data to guide decision-making, and proactive solutions for better ways of working
- Leading core People processes for your region such as performance reviews & calibrations, salary cycles, and engagement surveys
- Providing guidance on HR policies and support changes where needed to improve alignment or compliance
- Managing employee relations issues, conducting thorough and fair investigations when needed
- Serving as our go-to expert on employment legislation in your region, working with legal advisors as needed
- Supporting with non-standard HR admin such as parental leave, sick leave, and reintegration cases
Our take
Prescription eyewear can be expensive, unfashionable and overly complicated to purchase. Ace & Tate solves this problem by manufacturing and selling high-quality designer eyewear directly to customers.
Unlike more traditional optometrists and eyewear outlets, such as Specsavers, Ace & Tate's stores are modelled as bright, spacious boutiques. This appeals directly to fashion conscious customers, and has proven lucrative for the company so far. On top of this, the brand offers free eye tests, and as it cuts out unnecessary middlemen. Its glasses start at under £100, significantly less than other boutique eyewear brands.
The brand now operates in seven countries, and is looking to grow its operations considerably. The company will have to scale without endangering the sustainability of its product if it is to hold onto its already impressive following.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2020
$16.7m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $16.7m
Company benefits
- The chance to be part of a young and ambitious international team
- The opportunity to push the boundaries for our international (digital) footprint
- Personal development and lots of variety in your work
- A broad scope of responsibilities
- Frequent updates to your eyewear collection
Company HQ
Jeruzalem, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leadership
Mark de Lange
(CEO & Founder)Graduated with an MSc in Marketing from VU Amsterdam, and then founded Ace & Tate in 2012.
Camiel de Lange van Bergen
(Founder)Previously worked in Benelux Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook, and is currently also head of e-commerce at Heinken.
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