Chanel HR Generalist — Alternance (Tech & Digital, Global Corporate)
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- Mar 24, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for its haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories and beauty divisions. As a global corporate employer, Chanel blends artisanal craftsmanship with high standards of corporate governance and professional development across international functions.
Chanel Paris seeks an HR Generalist alternance (Tech & Digital, Global Corporate) starting Sept 2026 — work‑study opportunity in HR.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support end‑to‑end HR administration for the Tech & Digital organization, including contract preparation, onboarding and offboarding procedures.
- Assist recruitment activity: draft job descriptions, screen candidates, coordinate interviews and liaise with hiring managers and external agencies.
- Manage onboarding logistics and induction programmes for new hires, ensuring a seamless integration into global corporate teams.
- Maintain and update HRIS records and contribute to monthly HR reporting and headcount reconciliation.
- Partner with HR Business Partners on employee relations matters, mobility requests and compliance with French labour law.
- Contribute to HR projects specific to Tech & Digital (talent mapping, internal mobility, learning initiatives, employer branding).
- Prepare presentations, dashboards and documentation for senior stakeholders using Excel and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a recognised work‑study (alternance) programme — Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
- Fluency in French; professional working proficiency in English.
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to confidentiality and compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across international, cross‑functional teams.
- Proactive, curious and digitally literate with a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented approach.
Skills
Experience
Previous exposure to HR through internships or part‑time roles (typically 6–12 months) is preferred, ideally within a corporate or Tech/Digital environment where the candidate interacted with hiring managers and HR systems.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Psychology or a related discipline as part of a formal alternance (work‑study) arrangement.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel’s corporate environment combines the exacting standards of a heritage luxury house with a modern, internationally oriented corporate function. Teams value discretion, creativity and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, offering exposure to strategic HR projects and career development within a prestigious global brand.
About Cerulean
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