Talent Acquisition Apprentice

Overview

Hermès Sellier is the core company of the Hermès group, renowned for artisanal luxury goods and a heritage-led approach to product and talent. As an employer, Hermès emphasizes craftsmanship, long-term development of people, and high standards of service across international operations, combining traditional savoir-faire with modern HR practices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Source and attract internship and apprenticeship candidates aligned with Hermès’ values and the needs of industrial, supply-chain and technical functions.
• Manage applications through Hermès Talents, LinkedIn and specialised platforms; screen CVs and maintain candidate follow-up for a seamless experience.
• Coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers and ensure recruitment timelines and candidate communication are respected.
• Optimise job advertisement distribution (social networks, schools, career fairs) and represent the employer brand at forums and events.
• Contribute to writing accurate, engaging job descriptions and organise candidate-facing events (meet-the-team sessions, workshops).
• Maintain and update recruitment reporting, analyse sourcing metrics and propose data-driven improvements.
• Prepare visual supports and presentations (PowerPoint, Excel) to communicate progress and results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the HR team and operational managers and propose process or tool enhancements to modernise recruitment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or holding a Master 1 or Master 2 (Ressources Humaines, Work Psychology or equivalent) — apprenticeship pathway.
• First internships or exposure to recruitment, HR or project coordination is a plus.
• Organised and rigorous with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ease interacting with diverse profiles: candidates, managers and external partners.
• Autonomy, proactivity and a disposition to propose improvements to processes and employer-brand actions.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality when handling sensitive candidate data.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Genuine interest in craftsmanship, industrial métiers and the luxury sector.

Skills

Experience

Open to early-career candidates and students; prior internships or experience in recruitment, HR or project coordination is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Master 1 or Master 2 level in Human Resources, Work/Occupational Psychology, or equivalent (apprenticeship contract).

Culture

Hermès cultivates a workplace rooted in artisanal excellence, discretion and craftsmanship, valuing long-term development and collaboration. The recruitment teams operate with a high standard for candidate experience and cross-functional partnership, combining heritage values with modern HR methods.