Chanel HR Data Project Manager

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct gap analysis between local and global HR data tools, identifying definition discrepancies and assessing what requires rationalization, consolidation, or preservation in light of legal and business requirements
• Evaluate operational and visualization gaps across local and global systems
• Define and scope legal requirements applicable to French entities
• Identify and prioritize business needs to establish a comprehensive project roadmap
• Map local versus global data sources and their integration pathways
• Design a data integration process for the regional Safety Zone with alignment to the global Safety Zone architecture
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination between IT, global HR teams, and Data teams
• Deliver a business case supporting the transition from local tools to the target global architecture
• Provide recommendations on required resources, including change management considerations
• Develop governance processes and Safety Zone utilization guidelines

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience (excluding internships) in data management and HRIS technologies or Data projects
• Proven project management capabilities with ability to coordinate all phases through completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across complex, multi-organizational ecosystems
• Dynamic, intellectually curious, and detail-oriented mindset
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Skills

Experience

Minimum 6 years of professional experience in HR data management, HRIS technologies, or enterprise data projects, with demonstrated expertise in coordinating complex, multi-phase initiatives across organizational boundaries. Proven track record of working effectively with IT, HR business partners, and global teams in matrix environments.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

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