HR Recruitment and Development Apprentice
Veuve Clicquot — HR Recruitment & Development Apprentice in Reims. Apprenticeship starting Sept 2026 to manage CDD recruitment for production and cuverie.
Overview
Veuve Clicquot is an iconic Champagne house within the LVMH portfolio, recognised for its uncompromising pursuit of quality and strong winemaking heritage. The Maison combines traditional craftsmanship across its vineyards and production sites with innovation in viticulture and hospitality, offering career paths that span production, commercial, and corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the pool of fixed-term (CDD) production and cuverie staff: forecast needs, source candidates, prescreen applications and conduct interviews and selection tests.
- Coordinate onboarding and administrative formalities for newly hired CDD employees and ensure appropriate induction and training in production and cuverie.
- Maintain and review the CDD workforce plan with workshop managers (revue CDD) and manage candidate rejections and communication.
- Design and implement recruitment tests and a dedicated welcome booklet for CDD hires; develop relationships with local schools and training providers.
- Administer annual and professional performance interviews for the Development team and report on recruitment KPIs across the team.
- Manage recruitment volumes and workforce monitoring (approx. 55 FTE CDD across production and 10 FTE CDD in cuverie over the year).
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an HR, business administration or equivalent apprenticeship programme (Bac+2 to Bac+5 level) at the time of recruitment.
- Foundational knowledge of French labour law (contracts, management of CDD contracts).
- Familiarity with HR administrative processes and payroll-related procedures.
- Strong organisational rigor, discretion, availability and a collaborative mindset.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level / débutant. Suitable for candidates with limited professional experience; prior internships or first experiences in recruitment or HR administration are advantageous.
Education
Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship contract required).
Culture
Veuve Clicquot fosters a culture rooted in craftsmanship, high standards and innovation, valuing precision and collective responsibility across its production sites. The Maison supports practical learning and development, offering apprentices exposure to both operational and strategic HR activities within a heritage luxury brand.