Chanel Human Resources Officer (CDD)
Chanel — Paris: CDD Human Resources Officer. Fixed-term HR generalist to manage recruitment, employee relations and HR administration.
Overview
Chanel is a Parisian haute couture and luxury fashion house renowned for its craftsmanship, creativity and discreet prestige. As an independent global maison with operations spanning fashion, leather goods and beauty, Chanel cultivates a culture of excellence, artisanal quality and international ambition while maintaining a strong emphasis on heritage and brand integrity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end HR administration for a defined employee population: contracts (including CDD lifecycle), personnel file maintenance and statutory record-keeping.
- Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities in partnership with hiring managers, including candidate screening, interviews and integration programs.
- Advise managers and employees on French labour law, company policies and employee relations matters; escalate complex cases to senior HR or legal teams.
- Support payroll processes by preparing inputs, verifying contractual elements and liaising with payroll providers or service centres.
- Contribute to social dialogue and compliance activities, preparing documentation for meetings with employee representatives and assisting with statutory obligations.
- Maintain and develop HRIS records and standard reports; produce HR metrics and ad hoc analyses to inform local HR decisions.
- Implement and administer training, talent development and internal mobility initiatives in collaboration with the People & Learning teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or equivalent.
- Solid knowledge of French labour law and practical experience with CDD contracts and social dialogue procedures.
- Strong organisational aptitude with meticulous attention to contractual and regulatory detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build credibility with managers, employees and employee representatives.
- Proven ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, confidential environment and to manage competing priorities.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 2–4 years of hands-on HR generalist experience, preferably within luxury goods, retail or a corporate environment; demonstrable exposure to French employment law and CDD contract management.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or a related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.348 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 49 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.762 open positions — 64 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.319 open roles in France, including 78 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Chanel fosters an environment where creative excellence, craftsmanship and discretion are paramount. The workplace combines a rigorous standards-driven culture with international collaboration and opportunities to support talent development across multiple business lines.
About Cerulean
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