Human Resources Assistant (Alternance) — France Market

Overview

Chanel is a privately held French luxury house headquartered in Paris, recognized globally for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, beauty and watches. As an employer, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship with corporate rigor, offering a highly curated workplace that values discretion, creativity and operational excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support for the France market, including contract preparation, personnel file maintenance and record-keeping.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires and internal moves, ensuring compliance with French labour law and internal procedures.
• Support recruitment activities: publish postings, screen CVs, schedule interviews and maintain candidate databases.
• Liaise with payroll, social security and external providers to transmit employee data and follow up on administrative queries.
• Assist in leave and time-off administration, statutory declarations, and routine HR reporting and dashboards.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous-improvement initiatives (process documentation, digitalisation, local initiatives).
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection in handling employee information.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship contract required).
• Sound knowledge of French labour law fundamentals and employment contract types.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; professional telephone and email manner.
• High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality.

Skills

Experience

Previous internship(s) or short-term experience in an HR administrative role or within a corporate HR team is desirable but not mandatory; this role is structured for a student in alternance seeking practical HR experience in the luxury sector.

Education

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

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and exacting standards while encouraging collaboration across creative and corporate functions. The workplace emphasises professional development, mentorship and the preservation of brand heritage alongside modern HR practices.