Berluti HR Assistant Apprentice

About Berluti

Founded in Paris in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti, Berluti is a storied maison renowned for bespoke shoemaking, exceptional leather goods, and a distinctive art of patina. As an employer, the House offers a rare environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary masculine elegance, encouraging artisans, retail talents, designers, and corporate teams to uphold exacting standards while contributing to creative evolution. Part of LVMH, Berluti combines the intimacy of a specialist luxury atelier with the opportunities of a global group, valuing savoir-faire, client excellence, cultural curiosity, and long-term career development in service of objects made with soul, precision, and character.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain comprehensive administrative personnel files for all permanent and fixed-term employees across France (headquarters, boutiques, and production workshops)
• Prepare, draft, and monitor employment contracts (permanent, fixed-term, apprenticeship) and contract amendments
• Input and update employee information accurately within the Talent Connect HRIS system
• Track and manage invoices and budgets related to HR services
• Participate in the onboarding and integration of new employees
• Coordinate new employee orientation and administrative follow-up
• Arrange and monitor occupational health appointments
• Assist with the logistical and administrative organization of internal and external training programs
• Support OPCO (training operator) communications and maintain administrative follow-up for funding applications and documentation
• Organize and manage short-term observation internship placements (conventions, integration)
• Support the HR team in organizing various events and projects
• Manage logistics for certain business travels, vendor coordination, and expense reports
• Provide transversal administrative and organizational support to the HR team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) or equivalent in commerce, business administration, or related discipline with HR specialization
• First professional experience in HR preferred, ideally within the luxury or fashion sector
• Fluent English proficiency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Strict confidentiality practice
• Ability to work with agility and autonomy
• Service-oriented mindset

Skills

Experience

Beginner-level with first professional experience in HR preferred, ideally within luxury or fashion environment. No specific years required but familiarity with HR processes and administrative workflows is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac +3, +4, or +5) from a business school or equivalent institution with specialization in Human Resources.

Workplace

Benefits

Berluti is certified Happy Trainees for 2026. Specific support measures are available for employees with disabilities (RQTH status). Orientation training provided covering the house's history, values, and products. Mid-term and end-of-apprenticeship competency assessments conducted by apprenticeship mentor.

Culture

Berluti fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, Parisian elegance, and a deep respect for artisanal know-how, where employees contribute to a house renowned for bespoke shoes, patinas, and refined menswear. As an employer, Berluti values precision, creativity, and client-centric excellence, offering an environment where tradition and innovation meet in the pursuit of timeless luxury.

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