Chanel HR Assistant (Apprenticeship) – Perfumes & Beauty

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Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 20, 2026
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Chanel — Neuilly-sur-Seine: HR Assistant (Apprenticeship) for the Perfumes & Beauty division, starting Sept 2026.

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French maison renowned for haute couture, leather goods, fragrances and cosmetics. As a privately held luxury group, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship with global operations; the Parfums & Beauté division blends creativity and commercial rigour within the maison’s distinctive brand standards.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team of the Perfumes & Beauty division, including file management and maintenance of confidential employee records.
  • Support recruitment activities: post job adverts, pre-screen candidates, schedule interviews and coordinate communication with applicants and hiring managers.
  • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring new hires receive required documentation, induction schedules and access to systems.
  • Coordinate training logistics and learning initiatives, track participation and maintain training records.
  • Prepare routine HR reporting and basic metrics; assist in ad hoc HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
  • Liaise with payroll, social affairs and external partners as required to support contract administration and statutory compliance.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a recognised Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship agreement required).
  • Strong organisational skills with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion and proven ability to handle confidential information.
  • Good command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic aptitude for HRIS tools.
  • Interest in the luxury and beauty sector; proactive attitude and a collaborative mindset.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) HR administration and record-keeping Onboarding and recruitment coordination Training coordination and basic reporting Confidentiality and stakeholder communication

Experience

Ideally 6–12 months of prior internship or part-time experience in HR administration, recruitment or office support; experience within retail, beauty or luxury environments is an advantage.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (alternance/apprenticeship required).

Workplace

The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris. There are currently 165 open positions in Neuilly-sur-Seine on Cerulean, with 11 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.727 open roles, including 101 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.275 open roles — 127 of them newly added.

Culture

Chanel emphasises excellence, discretion and a commitment to craftsmanship across all functions. The Parfums & Beauté division offers a fast-paced, creative environment where commercial acumen and brand stewardship intersect, and where employees are expected to uphold the maison’s exacting standards.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.