Chanel HR Generalist Apprentice
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent global luxury maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, and fragrances and cosmetics. As a vertically integrated luxury house, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship with global retail and corporate operations, offering career opportunities across creative, commercial and corporate functions.
Chanel — HR Generalist Apprentice in Pantin. Apprenticeship position supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR administration at Chanel's Paris-area offices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end recruitment activities: job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and candidate follow-up.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including contract preparation, welcome documentation and induction scheduling.
- Maintain and update employee personnel files and HR databases in compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
- Assist with payroll administration and liaison with payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate social declarations and contributions.
- Contribute to internal HR projects (talent reviews, training coordination, diversity initiatives) and prepare reporting dashboards for HR stakeholders.
- Provide day-to-day HR administrative support to managers and employees, addressing routine queries with discretion and professionalism.
- Support employer-branding and internal communication activities related to recruitment and employee engagement.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+2/3/4/5 program in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship contract).
- Good working knowledge of French labour law and statutory HR obligations.
- Strong interpersonal skills, discretion handling confidential information and professional telephone/email manner.
- Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort with HR information systems; ability to produce clear reports and presentations.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or work placement in a human resources team is preferred; 0–2 years' practical HR exposure (internships, part-time roles or university projects) is acceptable for an apprenticeship.
Education
Enrolled in a recognised vocational or university programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship track).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture that values craft, discretion and excellence across all functions. The workplace blends rigorous professional standards with a commitment to creativity and long-term talent development, providing apprentices exposure to high-calibre stakeholders and projects.
About Cerulean
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