Galeries Lafayette Human Resources Apprentice (12-month)

A prestigious luxury fashion house operating within the global luxury goods sector, offering haute craftsmanship and premium client experiences across product and retail divisions. As an employer it typically combines traditional savoir-faire with structured professional development and cross-functional exposure across design, production and retail operations.

1. Support day-to-day HR administration: prepare contracts, maintain personnel files and ensure regulatory compliance of employee records.
2. Assist with recruitment activities including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and onboarding logistics for new hires.
3. Coordinate apprenticeship and internship programs: schedule trainings, follow up on learning objectives and liaise with academic partners.
4. Manage routine employee lifecycle processes: absences, leave requests, probationary evaluations and update HR information systems.
5. Contribute to payroll and benefits administration by collecting documentation and liaising with payroll providers and HR business partners.
6. Prepare HR reporting and dashboards, organise internal communications and support ad hoc HR projects (talent reviews, employer branding events).

1. Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (work‑study/alternance track).
2. Basic knowledge of labour law and HR administrative processes appropriate to a French employment context.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional presentation appropriate for a luxury environment.
4. High level of organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
5. Capacity to work collaboratively across teams and handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.

Previous internships or coursework in HR, recruitment, or administrative roles preferred but not mandatory; demonstrable interest in people operations within retail or luxury sectors is an advantage.

Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship enrolment required).

The employer cultivates a craftsmanship-driven culture with exacting standards, a focus on discretion and refinement, and strong emphasis on mentorship and skills development. Teams are collaborative and cross-disciplinary, offering apprentices exposure to both operational HR and strategic talent initiatives within a luxury environment.