- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
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.
CHANEL is hiring a Fashion Talent Development Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Paris, starting as soon as possible. The role leads talent onboarding and development initiatives, including talent reviews, succession planning, career pathways and digital and AI-based HR solutions across the Fashion Division.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to designing and deploying differentiated, high-value onboarding journeys tailored to each persona, fostering an inspiring experience, cultural integration and successful integration into Fashion.
- Support HR Business Partners in defining and creating role-specific onboarding journeys.
- Design and deploy innovative tools to automate processes and effectively monitor onboarding performance, delivering a smooth, consistent and high-value employee experience.
- Oversee the excellence and relevance of the onboarding process for all employees.
- Support HR teams in Italy and at the distribution centers in France and Italy in creating and implementing their onboarding philosophies.
- Contribute to implementing the Global Talent philosophy within the Fashion Division.
- Define and oversee a talent review strategy aligned with business needs and team requirements, facilitate the process, analyze outcomes and propose corresponding action plans.
- Define and facilitate a deliberate succession-planning approach, particularly for key positions and critical skills within the Division.
- Deploy and facilitate career-path processes, including Talent Days and Mobility Committees, in coordination with other Divisions and teams in France and internationally.
- Represent Fashion in cross-functional forums and actively engage with the People Development community in France and globally to influence discussions, share best practices, contribute to projects and support the Division’s ambitions.
- Design and deploy high-impact programs to accelerate talent development, support career paths and accompany the transformation of Fashion roles.
- Continue developing digital and AI-based solutions that broaden access to HR data, strengthen its use and accelerate the ability to identify, develop and support future talent.
Qualifications
- Approximately 7 years of significant experience in talent development or as a generalist HR professional in an international company.
- Willingness to work collaboratively in project-based settings, with a results-oriented approach.
- Curiosity, creativity and a strong interest in the collective and individual development of teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong interest in international topics.
- Pragmatism, with strong synthesis and documentation skills.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 7 years in talent development or as a generalist HR professional in an international company.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Opportunities for career development, growth and varied career paths.
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.
About Cerulean
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