Chanel Director of Organizational Performance and HR Efficiency

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Location
Neuilly-sur-SeineÎle-de-FranceFrance
Posted
Jan 14, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel, a prestigious independent fashion house, is renowned for its commitment to creative freedom, human potential, and positive global impact. As part of the Chanel family, the Parfums Beauté division stands out with its mission to reveal the unique beauty of every woman through its fragrances, makeup, and skincare products. Chanel is part of a larger conglomerate that values innovation and excellence across its luxury brands.

Chanel seeks a Director of Organizational Performance and HR Efficiency in Neuilly-Sur-Seine. Join a dynamic team in the luxury fashion industry.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Design and implement effective organizational models aligned with growth and innovation strategies.
  • Analyze and optimize organizational performance, including governance and role clarity.
  • Lead end-to-end organizational transformations in partnership with HR and business units.
  • Ensure adherence to organizational principles and structure consistency.
  • Optimize key HR processes such as workforce planning and compensation.
  • Enhance HR cost efficiency while maintaining employee experience and employer attractiveness.
  • Manage HR data compliance and reporting in collaboration with expert teams.
  • Define and analyze relevant HR KPIs to inform decision-making.
  • Lead or contribute to HR digitalization and process automation projects.
  • Oversee the People budget process and ensure payroll control.
  • Support leaders in economic management of organizations.
  • Manage the Salary Bonus Plan for Parfums Beauté activities.
  • Contribute to compensation policy projects and social evolution initiatives.
  • Coordinate the NAO process with the Director of Social Relations.
  • Monitor equity and compliance indicators and coordinate annual HR reports.
  • Lead the HR MTP and associated roadmap with the HR Director and HR Executive Committee.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among local HR teams and global functions.
  • Animate international HR communities and share best practices.
  • Lead strategic cross-functional or ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in business, engineering, university, or MBA.
  • Proven experience (10–15 years) in organizational performance, HR transformation, or strategic consulting.
  • Strong background in international environments, ideally in luxury, cosmetics, or premium consumer goods.
  • Expertise in organization design and HR performance.
  • Fluency in English and French.

Skills

Strategic vision and result orientation. Sensitivity to brand, creation, and innovation environments. Analytical and modeling capabilities. Influential leadership and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to navigate business, creative, and human challenges. Complex and multicultural project management.

Experience

10–15 years of confirmed experience in organizational performance, HR transformation, or strategic consulting, with a strong background in international environments, ideally in luxury, cosmetics, or premium consumer goods.

Education

Advanced degree in business, engineering, university, or MBA.

Workplace

This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.

Benefits

Immersion in a dynamic, innovative, and learning environment with a focus on creation and human values. Opportunity to work alongside diverse experts with recognized expertise.

Culture

Chanel fosters an inclusive culture that promotes personal growth and contributes to collective progress. The company values the unique contributions of each individual, enhancing team diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness.

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