Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

We are seeking a HR Operations Specialist with expertise in France HR practices and an understanding of Italy’s employment landscape. This role is pivotal in supporting our teammates across France and Italy, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a seamless employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years of HR Operations experience in France, with Italy experience as a strong advantage, and a proven background in Retail HR operations.

You will act as a subject matter expert for country-specific processes, work on operational initiatives, and partner closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors. 

Your Impact

• Serve as the primary HR Operations contact for teammates in France and Italy, resolving queries and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Own end-to-end HR administrative processes including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, and leave management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, partnering with legal and HR teams to update policies and handbooks.
• Manage monthly payroll inputs and changes with accuracy and timeliness, liaising with payroll vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain and audit personnel files in line with GDPR and internal standards.
• Lead and support projects aimed at process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to align regional practices with global standards.
• Provide high-quality support through the AskHR ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR Operations experience in France; experience in Italy is a strong plus.
• Retail HR experience is essential, ideally supporting store-based teams and field operations.
• Strong knowledge of France employment law, payroll processes, and HR systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central or similar HRIS.
• Fluent in business English and French; any additional European language is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative team player with a service-oriented approach.

Workplace Location

• Location: Amsterdam office
• Work life Integration Designation: Teammates are required to work on-site for 3 days per week. This will increase to 4 days per week beginning January 2026.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

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Base Compensation

€43,462.28-€54,327.84 EUR for a FT role
Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more overtime. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
• 38 hour working week
• Hybrid work
• 28 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site
• Local Language course when moving from abroad

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.