Chanel HR Generalist
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel seeks HR Generalist in Paris, France for permanent role managing personnel administration, compliance, and employee experience within corporate HR functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage administrative hiring processes, transfers, and terminations, ensuring full compliance with labour law
- Generate employment contracts, amendments, tripartite agreements, and associated documentation
- Establish and maintain employee records in Workday system, ensuring data accuracy and security
- Communicate and explain company policies including internal regulations, charters, benefits, and time management protocols
- Organize and lead collective and individual onboarding sessions for new employees
- Provide daily HR support to employees on all human resources matters and queries
- Monitor and collect time-tracking data including absences, attendance, overtime, and schedule variations
- Review and ensure employee and manager compliance with time-tracking requirements; correct discrepancies
- Input and validate payroll data in ADP Link system
- Organize, classify, and archive personnel files according to legal requirements
- Manage employee exits including retirement, resignation, dismissal, and end of probation
- Track various types of absences including sick leave, maternity leave, parental leave, and contract suspensions
- Prepare and present monthly headcount reports and workforce analytics
- Ensure data quality, reliability, and consistency across all HR systems including Workday, ADP Link, Chronotime, and Neocase
- Participate in process improvements and professionalization of personnel administration activities
- Support deployment of new HR systems and tools
- Contribute to cross-functional ad hoc projects
Qualifications
- Degree in Human Resources or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 5 years of successful HR experience in a structured environment
- Strong knowledge of French social legislation and labour law
- Expert-level proficiency in time management systems and processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional discretion and commitment to confidentiality
- Proactive approach with strong priority management capabilities
- Fluent in English, both written and oral
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Workday and ADP Link systems is highly desirable
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive human resources experience acquired within a well-structured corporate environment, with demonstrated expertise in personnel administration and French social legislation.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
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