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Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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"I FEEL really LUCKY to be SURROUNDED by SUCH a GREAT TEAM. I'm not only GRATEFUL that they've HELPED me ACHIEVE my GOALS, but also that I CAN GIVE them a PLACE WHERE THEY can ACHIEVE theirs."

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll & Time & Attendance Integration Manager (EMEA)

in our Manno or London office.

What You'll Do:

The Payroll & Time & Attendance Integration Manager (EMEA) will support the implementation of the Legion Time & Attendance system for HR and Payroll teams across the Michael Kors EMEA region.

The role will focus on designing and delivering automated, secure, and compliant data flows between Legion and multiple payroll software platforms used by external payroll providers across 20 European countries, eliminating manual data manipulation and reducing payroll risk.

The role will collaborate closely with HR, Payroll, Retail Operations, IT, PMO, Legion, and external payroll vendors to ensure a scalable and future‑proof payroll integration model.

Legion T&A Implementation Support

• Support the EMEA rollout of the Legion Time & Attendance system in close partnership with HR, Payroll, Retail Operations, IT, and PMO.
• Act as a functional and integration subject‑matter expert for Legion payroll‑relevant data (time, attendance, absences, overtime, premiums).
• Ensure local business needs and payroll requirements are accurately reflected in system configuration.
• Ensure labor compliance in the system such as rest periods, maximum number of working hours, etc.

Payroll Integration & Automation

• Own the end‑to‑end flow of data from Legion into all payroll systems used across EMEA.
• Analyze and map Legion outputs to the input requirements of multiple payroll software solutions used by different providers.
• Define and implement automation solutions (APIs, secure file integrations, standardized interfaces) to enable payroll processing without manual data manipulation.
• Partner with IT, Legion, and payroll vendors to establish validation rules, reconciliation processes, and exception handling frameworks.
• Design controlled workaround solutions where full automation is not supported.

Multi‑Country & Multi‑Vendor Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between Michael Kors and external payroll providers on all matters related to Legion data integration.
• Coordinate payroll integration testing, parallel payroll runs, and go‑live activities country by country, ensuring thorough validation and issue resolution.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and risks linked to payroll cutoffs and statutory deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to multi-country payroll integration, including vendor dependencies, data inconsistencies, and statutory compliance requirements.

Payroll Compliance & Local Requirements

• Apply strong knowledge of European payroll rules, labor regulations, and local requirements to ensure accurate payroll data processing.
• Ensure integration meets GDPR, data security, and audit requirements.
• Document country‑specific differences, data rules, and payroll dependencies.

Governance, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain detailed documentation of interfaces, data structures, data ownership assignments, validation rules, and country requirements.
• Audit & compliance readiness
• Identify opportunities to further simplify, standardize, and optimize payroll integrations across EMEA.

Key Stakeholders

• HR Director and HR Leadership
• EMEA Payroll Teams (internal and external)
• Retail Operations
• IT / HRIS / Integration teams
• PMO
• Legion vendor and payroll software providers
• Finance/FP&A

You'll Need to Have:

Professional Experience

• Strong experience in Time & Attendance system implementations within the EMEA region, with good understanding of local payroll legislation and country-specific statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll integration across multiple countries and payroll software platforms.
• Hands‑on experience working with external payroll providers.
• Background in:
  • Payroll & T&A vendors (e.g. UKG, Replicon, Legion, or similar), or
  • Consulting firms specializing in payroll, workforce management, or HR systems, or
  • In‑house payroll transformation roles in international organizations.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep understanding of payroll‑relevant T&A data and payroll processing logic.
• Strong knowledge of payroll interfaces, file structures, APIs, and secure data transfers.
• Ability to translate payroll and HR requirements into integration specifications.
• High attention to data accuracy, controls, and auditability.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Ability to bridge HR, Payroll, IT, and Retail operations.
• Structured, analytical, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multi‑country, matrix environment.

Education

• Degree in Payroll, HR, Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

We'd Love to See:

• Collaboration
• Communication skills
• Ability to drive results
• Entrepreneurial spirit

MK Perks:

Our purpose is to make all employees and customers #FeelGreat with Michael Kors. When you join our business, we want you to feel like a valued member of the team from Day 1. To make your journey enriching with us, we offer:

• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Generous Holiday Schedule and Vacation Days
• Summer Fridays
• Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo)
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• #FeelGreat program that include the following pillars: Connected Communities/Inspired Innovation/ Responsible Future/Meaningful Experiences

To know more about working at Michael Kors, click here !

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.

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