Human Resources Officer

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Other
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Van Cleef & Arpels — Human Resources Officer in Paris. HR role supporting boutiques, ateliers and corporate teams with recruitment, employee relations and HR operations.

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels is an internationally recognised maison of high jewellery, watches and luxury objects, celebrated for artisanal craftsmanship and poetic design. As part of a major luxury group, the brand combines heritage ateliers and global boutique operations, offering career opportunities across retail, craftsmanship and corporate functions within a tradition-driven, client-focused environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for boutiques, ateliers and corporate teams, ensuring alignment with brand standards and talent needs.
  • Provide day-to-day employee relations support, acting as a trusted advisor to managers on case management, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with French labour law and collective agreements, preparing documentation for statutory processes and social inspections.
  • Coordinate payroll inputs, benefits administration and liaison with external payroll providers to guarantee accuracy and timeliness.
  • Design and deliver training, induction and development initiatives tailored to sales teams and technical artisans to reinforce service and craft excellence.
  • Support performance management cycles, probation reviews and talent assessment processes in collaboration with line management.
  • Maintain and update HR records and reporting metrics; produce regular HR dashboards to inform business decisions.
  • Contribute to HR policy drafting and local implementation of group HR initiatives, including employee engagement and internal mobility programs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Solid working knowledge of French labour law and social dialogue procedures.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and sound judgement.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to influence managers and work across retail and atelier environments.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

Skills

Recruitment and interview technique Employee relations and case management Onboarding and training delivery Performance management HR administration and personnel file management Reporting and HR metrics Stakeholder management (managers, works councils, external providers)

Experience

Approximately 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within luxury retail, jewellery, or other consumer-facing premium goods companies, covering recruitment, employee relations and HR operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent; professional HR certification is an asset.

Culture

Van Cleef & Arpels cultivates a culture that values artisanry, refinement and discretion. Employees operate at the intersection of creative ateliers and high-touch retail, where attention to detail, respect for heritage and exemplary client service define daily work.