VML Luxembourg _HR Officer_CDD / Fixed 1 year contract
Who We Are
VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
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VML Luxembourg
VML Luxembourg is one of the leading Amazon consulting agencies in Europe. Offering 360° services for Amazon, we have a diverse range of products and services in various sectors to ensure long-term sales growth, ranging from creating multilingual content and listings to all aspects of advertising, including sales promotion, PPC and programmatic campaigns. We are part of WPP, the world’s largest digital media agency, and manage WPP’s European Center of Excellence for Amazon (ACE) dedicated to maximising performance, driving sales and building brands on the Amazon platform.
The opportunity:
We are currently looking for a HR Officer to join our Human Resources Team on a temporary basis (CDD) as a replacement during maternity/parental leave. This role, which reports directly to the HR Manager, is vital in supporting both the HR department and the HR Manager. The HR Officer will be responsible for managing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, fostering a positive work environment, and providing direct support to the HR Manager. This role requires an understanding of HR principles and practices, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
What you’ll be doing:
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
• Provide HR guidance and support: Act as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters, providing advice and guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Employee Engagement and Retention: Play a support role in developing and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention. Conduct employee surveys and analyse feedback to identify areas for improvement. This includes planning and executing employee events, such as team-building activities, company celebrations, and recognition programs, to foster a positive and engaging work environment.
• Compensation and Benefits: Administer employee benefits programs, including enrolments, changes, and terminations.
HR ADMINISTRATION:
• HRIS Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS. Generate reports and analyse data to support HR decision-making.
• Payroll: Support coordination of the payroll process.
• Office Management Support: The HR Officer will also play a role in maintaining the office environment. This includes assisting with tasks to ensure that the office is well-maintained and supplies are adequately stocked.
RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING:
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: This includes posting job ads, screening resumes, conducting interviews, coordinating assessments, checking references, and extending job offers. Negotiate compensation and benefits packages within established guidelines.
• Onboarding and Offboarding: Play a support role in developing and deliver comprehensive onboarding programs to integrate new hires effectively. Manage the offboarding process for departing employees, ensuring compliance and a smooth transition.
• Maintain recruitment metrics: Track key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness to identify areas for improvement and optimize recruitment processes.
What we want from you:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1 or 2 years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg labour law and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll processing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of one of the Luxembourgish official languages is required.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.
AT VML
We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.
As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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