Hermès Social Management Controller

Pantin • France

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Hermès, a distinguished French maison since 1837, stands as a family-owned and independent entity, employing nearly 20,000 individuals globally. Renowned for its relentless entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering standards, Hermès fosters individual freedom and autonomy through responsible management. The company is dedicated to preserving exceptional craftsmanship, deeply rooted in its territorial heritage, and respects both humanity and nature, the sources of its extraordinary materials. Hermès' creativity flourishes across fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores worldwide.

1. Develop and implement social management control processes and tools for analysis across the Leather Goods division.
2. Create and manage payroll monitoring tools in collaboration with the Financial Directorate, including budget construction and seniority impact analysis.
3. Conduct social and regulatory monitoring, anticipating impacts on payroll and regulations.
4. Build and enhance a community of HR experts on regulatory and payroll matters in coordination with the management control department.
5. Evaluate the financial impacts of social strategies and HR decisions, performing prospective studies.
6. Enhance collective arrangements and propose new approaches to reduce costs and increase net income before tax for employees.
7. Assist HR teams and social relations management in calculating provisions for departures and social disputes.
8. Support HR teams during salary reviews, including cost calculations and budget optimization proposals.
9. Audit local practices, share best practices, and improve HRIS data processes and quality.
10. Ensure data quality and initiate reliability and maintenance actions, including governance and reference management.
11. Provide critical and factual insights on various social indicators of HMS.
12. Consolidate and process data from different divisions for external reporting purposes.
13. Serve as the reference for HMS in workforce tracking and position plan management, in collaboration with the Financial Directorate.

1. Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Social Management Controller or a senior Financial Controller seeking HR expertise.
2. Proficiency in office tools for analysis and reporting (PowerPoint, Excel - ideally with macros, VBA, Power Pivot/Query).
3. Expertise in BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau, or others) is advantageous, as is experience with ADP.
4. Advanced knowledge of payroll issues to provide comprehensive insights to stakeholders.

1. Analytical, simplification, and synthesis skills.
2. Autonomy, organization, and rigor.
3. Service orientation and teamwork.

At least 7 years of experience in social management control or financial control with a desire to expand into HR expertise.

Opportunities for professional growth and development within a prestigious global brand.

Hermès cultivates a culture of entrepreneurship, autonomy, and responsibility, encouraging employees to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. The company values exceptional craftsmanship and sustainability, fostering a deep respect for both people and the planet.