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