Chanel HR Generalist Assistant (Work‑Study)
Chanel in Paris seeks an HR Generalist Assistant (work‑study) for its corporate HR team — alternance starting October 2026.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French luxury house celebrated for haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, leather goods, jewellery, fragrance and beauty. Renowned for its craftsmanship, attention to detail and discreet exclusivity, Chanel offers a global, highly curated corporate environment that supports creative excellence and operational rigor across brand, product and corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the corporate HR team in day‑to‑day administrative tasks: file management, contract preparation, personnel record maintenance and correspondence.
- Assist with recruitment administration including job posting, candidate screening logistics, interview coordination and onboarding planning.
- Contribute to onboarding and offboarding processes: prepare documentation, set up HR systems entries and liaise with IT, facilities and payroll teams.
- Maintain and update HR databases and systems (HRIS), ensure data accuracy and support reporting requests for headcount and HR metrics.
- Coordinate training logistics and participation tracking; support internal HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with French labour law and internal HR policies in all HR administrative activities.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a higher education programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Law or a related discipline (work‑study/alternance eligible).
- Strong organisational aptitude with meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple administrative processes.
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee information.
- Good interpersonal and written communication skills in a corporate environment.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or administrative experience in a human resources function is desirable but not mandatory; candidates must demonstrate organisational capability and readiness to engage in corporate HR operations within a luxury environment.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Law or equivalent (work‑study / alternance track required).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.375 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 83 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.809 open roles, including 111 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.379 open roles — 132 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel's corporate culture blends exacting standards and artisanal heritage with contemporary corporate discipline. Employees operate in an international, collaborative setting that values discretion, creativity and a commitment to excellence.
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.