Chanel Human Resources Assistant (Intern) — Fashion
Chanel — Paris: Human Resources Assistant (Intern) — Fashion, March 2026. Internship supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR administration.
Overview
Chanel is an independent Parisian maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. The brand is recognised for exacting craftsmanship, creative leadership and discretion; as an employer it combines a heritage-driven approach with global operations across retail, ateliers and corporate teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the HR team for the Fashion division, including document preparation, file management and correspondence.
- Assist with recruitment activities: screening CVs, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates and maintaining applicant records.
- Support onboarding for new hires: prepare contracts and welcome documentation, coordinate induction schedules and collect required paperwork.
- Maintain and update HR information systems and personnel files with rigor and attention to confidentiality.
- Contribute to routine HR reporting and simple data analysis to track hiring, attendance and training metrics.
- Liaise with payroll, legal and line managers to ensure accurate personnel data and timely processing of HR actions.
- Participate in HR projects such as training logistics, internal mobility initiatives and employer branding events.
- Uphold strict confidentiality and professional standards appropriate for a luxury fashion environment.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
- Previous administrative or HR internship experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential personnel information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service orientation when interacting with internal stakeholders and candidates.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role suitable for a current student or recent graduate. Prior exposure to HR administration or a customer-facing internship is preferred but not required.
Education
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.293 open roles in Paris, including 64 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.707 active listings on Cerulean, 94 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.252 open positions, with 114 posted this week.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes craftsmanship, creative excellence and impeccable standards, characteristic of a leading luxury maison. Teams operate with high discretion and cross-disciplinary collaboration, offering exposure to global retail and corporate HR practices within a fashion-led context.
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.