- Location
- Montpellier Occitanie France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- €50,000–55,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette, a prestigious entity within the retail landscape, offers an exhilarating environment that embodies a lifestyle of fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watchmaking, and gastronomy. As part of this vibrant and innovative group, employees are encouraged to embrace creativity and commitment, driving the evolution of commerce and enchanting customers with every interaction.
The Human Resources Manager at Galeries Lafayette in Montpellier implements store HR policy, oversees the employee lifecycle and personnel administration, advises store leaders, and manages employee relations and disciplinary or litigation procedures. The role offers fixed annual compensation of €50,000–€55,000 gross over 13 months, plus an annual bonus of up to half a month’s gross salary and other benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deploy the company’s HR policy at store level.
- Support team development by overseeing each stage of the employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, skills development, individual performance reviews and compensation management.
- Advise the store management team and managers.
- Promote a positive employee relations climate within the store.
- Manage and monitor disciplinary and litigation procedures.
- Oversee personnel administration.
Qualifications
- Customer-oriented, with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal clients and provide tailored solutions.
- Leadership capability and the ability to build high-performing teams.
- Ability to foster a supportive, motivating environment that encourages team engagement and helps the store meet its objectives.
Workplace
The role is situated in Montpellier, Occitanie, France.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 50,000 to EUR 55,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual bonus of up to half a month’s gross salary; profit-sharing and employee participation bonus; €500 gross annual holiday bonus paid in early June; 80% coverage of public transport subscription costs; employee purchase discount; two paid workdays per year to support a chosen association; varied career development opportunities.
Culture
Galeries Lafayette fosters a culture of innovation and joy, where each day presents new opportunities and challenges. Employees are part of a creative and committed team, dedicated to redefining the retail experience.
About Cerulean
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