HR Generalist Intern

Overview

Chanel is a privately owned French Maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, perfumes and cosmetics. As a global luxury leader, Chanel combines artisanal savoir‑faire with international corporate functions, offering roles within creative ateliers and structured HR, retail and corporate teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the full recruitment lifecycle: prepare job postings, coordinate candidate screening, schedule interviews and liaise with hiring managers.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including documentation, induction logistics and welcome schedules for new hires.
• Maintain and update personnel records and HR databases, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with applicable privacy regulations.
• Prepare routine HR reports and dashboards (headcount, attrition, recruitment metrics) to support HR business partners.
• Assist with administration related to payroll, benefits enquiries and contractual documentation under HR supervision.
• Organize internal trainings, meetings and employee engagement initiatives; manage logistics and participant communications.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc HR projects and process improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with professional command of Italian and good working knowledge of English preferred.
• Highly organised, methodical and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to completing administrative tasks.
• Ability to multi‑task and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced luxury environment.

Skills

Experience

Some prior exposure to HR through internships, university projects or administrative roles is desirable; this is an entry-level training position intended for candidates seeking practical HR experience in a luxury environment.

Education

University-level studies in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related discipline (in progress or recently completed).

Culture

Chanel fosters an environment that values craftsmanship, creativity and exacting standards. The workplace blends a heritage of haute couture with rigorous professional practices, offering immersive mentorship within international teams and a culture of discretion and excellence.