Galeries Lafayette HR Assistant (Alternance)

About Galeries Lafayette

A prestigious French luxury fashion maison operating internationally and typically part of a leading luxury group. The employer combines artisanal craftsmanship with global retail and wholesale operations, offering a corporate environment where creativity, operational excellence and respect for heritage coexist with modern HR and business practices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the HR team with end-to-end recruitment processes: posting ads, screening CVs, coordinating interviews and candidate communication.
• Prepare and manage employment documents and personnel files, including drafting standard contracts, amendments and onboarding paperwork.
• Maintain and update the HRIS / personnel database with hires, departures, contract changes, and leave records.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding: scheduling induction, preparing welcome packs and liaising with managers and IT for equipment/access.
• Assist with payroll data preparation by collecting timesheets, absences and variable pay elements and liaising with payroll provider.
• Monitor statutory deadlines and assist with social declaration preparation and other routine compliance tasks under French labour law.
• Produce routine HR reports and dashboards (headcount, turnover, absence) to support HR Business Partners and management.
• Contribute to training logistics and employee communications, and provide first-line HR support to employees with discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an HR, business administration or related degree program on an alternance/apprenticeship pathway.
• Good knowledge of French labour law fundamentals and payroll-related administrative processes.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee information.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills; able to liaise with internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Autonomy and proactivity, with a collaborative attitude in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level role for candidates in an alternance/apprenticeship program; internships or 0–12 months of HR administrative experience preferred.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent, on an alternance/apprenticeship track.

Workplace

Culture

The employer blends heritage craftsmanship and creativity with rigorous, international corporate practices. The workplace is fast-paced and collaborative, emphasising attention to detail, mentorship and cross-functional exposure across design, retail and corporate teams.

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