Galeries Lafayette HR Assistant Intern

About Galeries Lafayette

A leading luxury house operating within the global fashion and leather-goods sector. The employer blends artisanal craftsmanship with international retail and corporate activities and typically collaborates within a wider luxury-group ecosystem, offering early-career talent exposure to cross-functional operations and high standards of service.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR administration: maintain personnel files, prepare employment documents and assist with record-keeping.
• Coordinate recruitment logistics: publish job ads, screen CVs, schedule interviews and liaise with candidates and hiring managers.
• Assist onboarding and offboarding processes: prepare welcome kits, organise induction schedules and ensure completion of administrative formalities.
• Update and reconcile HRIS and Excel spreadsheets with employee data and absences, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Contribute to payroll and benefits administration by collecting and verifying required documents and time records.
• Help prepare internal communications, HR reports and presentations for the People team.
• Support learning & development logistics: book training sessions, manage attendance and follow up on training materials.
• Act as a discreet point of contact for routine employee queries and escalate complex matters to HR managers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a rigorous approach to confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional manner when interacting with internal stakeholders and external candidates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; comfortable with data entry and basic reporting.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines and work collaboratively within a busy corporate HR function.
• Previous administrative or HR internship experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Skills

Experience

No extensive experience required; prior internship or administrative experience in HR or a related office environment is advantageous. Academic projects, volunteer roles or part-time positions demonstrating organisational and interpersonal skills will be considered.

Education

Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or equivalent.

Workplace

Culture

The workplace is fast-paced and exacting, where discretion, attention to detail and refined interpersonal skills are prized. Teams are collaborative and cross-disciplinary, offering interns hands-on exposure to end-to-end HR processes and professional development within a prestigious luxury 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.