HR Assistant (Alternance) — Parfums Beauté
Chanel — Neuilly‑sur‑Seine: HR Assistant (Alternance) for Parfums Beauté starting Sept 2026. Work‑study placement supporting HR operations and recruitment.
Overview
Chanel is a globally recognised luxury Maison renowned for craftsmanship, creativity and timeless style. As a privately held house, Chanel maintains a strong focus on heritage, product excellence and selective growth across fashion, beauty and fragrance divisions. The Parfums Beauté business unit operates at the intersection of prestige retail and consumer goods, requiring rigorous standards of service, discretion and cross‑functional collaboration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support daily HR operations for the Parfums Beauté division, including personnel file maintenance, contract administration and document management.
- Assist with recruitment activities: posting positions, screening CVs, coordinating interviews and maintaining candidate databases.
- Contribute to onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience and compliance with internal procedures.
- Prepare HR reports and dashboards, gather data for headcount, turnover and training metrics and support ad hoc analyses.
- Liaise with payroll, legal and line managers to resolve administrative queries and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Support learning & development initiatives and internal communications for employee engagement projects.
- Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives within the Parfums Beauté team.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field and eligible for an alternance/work‑study placement starting September 2026.
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to confidentiality and detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive problem‑solver, capable of managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- High level of written and verbal communication capability and professional discretion.
Skills
Experience
Prior internship or work‑study experience in an HR or administrative role is preferred (typically 6–12 months). Demonstrable exposure to recruitment, onboarding or HR administrative processes will be considered an asset.
Education
Enrolled in a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate programme (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline; eligible for alternance/work‑study from September 2026.
Culture
Chanel’s workplace emphasises craftsmanship, discretion and excellence, blending creative ambition with rigorous operational standards. The Parfums Beauté division values cross‑disciplinary collaboration, professional development and a client‑centric mindset within a highly curated luxury environment.