Human Resources Assistant (Intern) — Fashion

Overview

Chanel is an independent Parisian maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. The brand is recognised for exacting craftsmanship, creative leadership and discretion; as an employer it combines a heritage-driven approach with global operations across retail, ateliers and corporate teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR team for the Fashion division, including document preparation, file management and correspondence.
• Assist with recruitment activities: screening CVs, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates and maintaining applicant records.
• Support onboarding for new hires: prepare contracts and welcome documentation, coordinate induction schedules and collect required paperwork.
• Maintain and update HR information systems and personnel files with rigor and attention to confidentiality.
• Contribute to routine HR reporting and simple data analysis to track hiring, attendance and training metrics.
• Liaise with payroll, legal and line managers to ensure accurate personnel data and timely processing of HR actions.
• Participate in HR projects such as training logistics, internal mobility initiatives and employer branding events.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and professional standards appropriate for a luxury fashion environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• Previous administrative or HR internship experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential personnel information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service orientation when interacting with internal stakeholders and candidates.

Skills

Experience

Internship-level role suitable for a current student or recent graduate. Prior exposure to HR administration or a customer-facing internship is preferred but not required.

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.

Culture

The workplace emphasizes craftsmanship, creative excellence and impeccable standards, characteristic of a leading luxury maison. Teams operate with high discretion and cross-disciplinary collaboration, offering exposure to global retail and corporate HR practices within a fashion-led context.