HR Assistant (Apprenticeship) – Perfumes & Beauty

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French maison renowned for haute couture, leather goods, fragrances and cosmetics. As a privately held luxury group, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship with global operations; the Parfums & Beauté division blends creativity and commercial rigour within the maison’s distinctive brand standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team of the Perfumes & Beauty division, including file management and maintenance of confidential employee records.
• Support recruitment activities: post job adverts, pre-screen candidates, schedule interviews and coordinate communication with applicants and hiring managers.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring new hires receive required documentation, induction schedules and access to systems.
• Coordinate training logistics and learning initiatives, track participation and maintain training records.
• Prepare routine HR reporting and basic metrics; assist in ad hoc HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with payroll, social affairs and external partners as required to support contract administration and statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a recognised Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship agreement required).
• Strong organisational skills with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion and proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Good command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic aptitude for HRIS tools.
• Interest in the luxury and beauty sector; proactive attitude and a collaborative mindset.

Skills

Experience

Ideally 6–12 months of prior internship or part-time experience in HR administration, recruitment or office support; experience within retail, beauty or luxury environments is an advantage.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (alternance/apprenticeship required).

Culture

Chanel emphasises excellence, discretion and a commitment to craftsmanship across all functions. The Parfums & Beauté division offers a fast-paced, creative environment where commercial acumen and brand stewardship intersect, and where employees are expected to uphold the maison’s exacting standards.