Associate, People Operations

Posted Feb 6, 2026

Join Chanel in Piscataway, New Jersey as an Associate, People Operations. Support employee onboarding and offboarding, maintain records, and liaise with payroll in a dynamic luxury fashion environment.

Overview

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As part of its global operations, Chanel offers a unique work environment that encourages employees to understand the brand deeply and contribute to its legacy. The company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, empowering employees to perform at their best while supporting their personal and professional growth. Chanel is part of a broader network of luxury brands that prioritize sustainability, cultural engagement, and community involvement.

Role & Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for employees and managers regarding onboarding and offboarding processes, providing guidance and support.
Coordinate new hire onboarding activities, including documentation, system access, and orientation schedules.
Facilitate offboarding by managing exit processes, collecting company assets, and ensuring timely completion of required steps.
Maintain accurate employee data in Workday, minimizing errors and ensuring records are up-to-date.
Liaise with the payroll team to communicate changes, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure timely processing of payroll-related information.
Respond to employee queries regarding HR processes, policies, and Workday navigation, escalating complex issues as needed.
Assist with preparing reports and maintaining documentation in compliance with company policies.
Contribute to process improvements by sharing feedback and ideas for enhancing onboarding, offboarding, and data management.

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or administrative support preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining employee records and handling confidential information. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a supportive approach to employee interactions. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, ensuring timely completion of HR processes. Comfort with HR systems, particularly Workday, and willingness to learn new technologies. Team-oriented mindset, eager to contribute to collective goals and assist colleagues. Basic understanding of payroll processes and HR administration is a plus. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all HR activities.

Experience

1+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or administrative support preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Benefits

Chanel offers a comprehensive benefits package including dedicated paid time off for wellbeing, family and caregiving benefits, generous paid time off policies, 401K, robust healthcare offerings, life insurance, and additional incentives. Benefits are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification.

Culture

Chanel is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and fosters respect, empathy, and dignity for all. The company encourages employees to engage with their communities through volunteerism and supports sustainability efforts aligned with the Paris Agreement. Chanel also invests in cultural engagement and career development, offering programs to enhance leadership skills and career growth.