- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 22, 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 is hiring a Human Resources Officer in Paris 1st arrondissement, starting 1 January 2027 on a one-year fixed-term contract. The role supports employees and managers across a scope of approximately 170 people, with responsibilities spanning HR development, mobility, recruitment and talent identification.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as a close HR partner to managers and employees across a scope of approximately 170 employees on fixed-term and permanent contracts.
- Support the onboarding of new employees and their skills development.
- Monitor employees’ professional development, career prospects and mobility.
- Help identify talent in partnership with managers and Talent Acquisition teams.
- Advise managers on team management, including individual situations, employee development and management practices.
- Provide first-line HR expertise on people matters and direct employees and managers to appropriate contacts when needed.
- Contribute to HR cycles, including People Reviews and potential identification, individual and collective development plans, Chanel Voices, feedback and engagement, and the PSB compensation process.
- Gather and analyse training needs from managers and employees, and prioritise requests in line with business and HR priorities.
- Support employees with internal mobility projects.
- Conduct mobility interviews for early-career employees seeking positions within the Creation, Products, Image and Communications scope.
- Track completed moves and recognise them as part of employees’ HR pathways.
- Work with Chanel and MDM Talent Development teams to identify potential and career opportunities.
- Coordinate recruitment processes across the scope for fixed-term and permanent positions.
- Help qualify recruitment needs with managers and validate selected fixed-term and permanent candidates with them.
- Work with Talent Acquisition teams to ensure fair, transparent selection processes aligned with internal standards for internal and external candidates.
- Help identify and plan the development of key early-career talent in line with business needs.
Qualifications
- Higher education in human resources, at Bac+3 to Bac+5 level.
- Knowledge of employment law, personnel administration and recruitment.
- Able to prioritise tasks and manage several cases in parallel.
- Strong interpersonal skills to support managers and build trust.
- Organised, rigorous and autonomous, with discretion, adaptability and the ability to manage stress.
- Proficient with office tools and HR software.
- Initiative and a collaborative approach to improving HR practices.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in a similar position.
Education
Higher education in human resources, Bac+3 to Bac+5.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Opportunities for career development, growth and varied career paths.
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.
About Cerulean
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