- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
About Clarins
Founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Clarins is a family-owned beauty house renowned for its plant-inspired skincare, makeup and spa expertise. Combining scientific research with a close understanding of customers’ needs, the brand has built an international presence while preserving its French heritage. As an employer, Clarins brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions, united by a commitment to quality and service. Its emphasis on responsible beauty, innovation and long-term stewardship offers a distinctive professional environment for those seeking to contribute to an established beauty house with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Clarins is hiring a Human Resources and Payroll Specialist in Laval for an 18-month mandate, providing operational support across HR and payroll, with a focus on accurate, timely payroll processing, employee data and beauty coach support. The role covers recruitment documentation, onboarding, scheduling, employee records, benefits administration, absence tracking, HR projects and reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and follow up on beauty coach hiring documentation to open employee files.
- Contribute to the onboarding and orientation of beauty coaches.
- Train beauty coaches to use payroll, intranet and other systems, and answer their questions during employment.
- Update performance indicators and reports for the beauty coach employee group.
- Ensure beauty coaches enter and confirm scheduling data accurately and on time in the scheduling system.
- Ensure schedules are error-free and confirmed by account managers within required deadlines.
- Prepare payroll on time, including employee starts and terminations, amendments and salary changes.
- Maintain employee files for hires, changes and departures.
- Assist with benefits administration and absence tracking.
- Answer employee questions about payroll and HR policies.
- Contribute to HR projects, including onboarding, training and surveys.
- Maintain HR databases and produce ad hoc reports.
- Support recruitment and onboarding processes as needed.
Qualifications
- DEC or bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field.
- Relevant human resources experience.
- Strong confidentiality and discretion.
- Rigor and attention to detail.
- Autonomy.
- Professionalism and diplomacy.
- Excellent command of payroll systems and integrated human resources systems.
- Experience with Dayforce is an asset.
- Excellent skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in spoken and written French and English is required to interact with employees and business partners in other Canadian provinces.
Skills
Experience
Relevant human resources experience.
Education
DEC or bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Laval, Quebec, Canada, with easy access to Montreal.
Benefits
The employer describes its compensation and benefits as attractive; training and development opportunities are also mentioned.
Culture
As a family-owned French beauty group, Clarins combines an entrepreneurial spirit with a culture rooted in botanical expertise, scientific innovation and close attention to customers. Its workplace values collaboration, the transmission of know-how and a shared commitment to responsible beauty, connecting professional excellence with care for people and nature.
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