Hennessy Payroll Intern

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Jul 20, 2026

About Hennessy

Founded in 1765, Hennessy is a legendary cognac Maison whose influence extends from the vineyards of Charente to the world’s most discerning markets. As an employer, Hennessy combines the heritage of exceptional craftsmanship with the dynamism of a global luxury leader within LVMH. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by savoir-faire, innovation, transmission, and respect for terroir, while advancing responsible viticulture and long-term excellence. Hennessy offers professionals the opportunity to build meaningful careers across production, marketing, commercial development, sustainability, and operations, within an environment where authenticity, creativity, and collective ambition define the pursuit of enduring prestige.

Hennessy Cognac seeks a Payroll Intern in Cognac, France to support payroll operations and HR administration on a five-day weekly schedule.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the payroll management of interns and apprentices
  • Participate in data collection, entry, and validation for payroll processing
  • Assist in preparing final settlements and contract-termination documentation
  • Process and track daily indemnities and benefits
  • Support administrative file management for interns and apprentices
  • Conduct payroll data consistency checks and reconciliation
  • Provide support with routine personnel administration tasks related to payroll
  • Organize, file, and maintain departmental administrative records

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a minimum Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) in Human Resources, Management, or related field
  • Interest in payroll, financial data, and administrative management
  • Intermediate Excel proficiency
  • Competency with standard office software and tracking spreadsheets
  • Familiarity with HR and employment law topics is valued

Skills

Excel (intermediate level) Office productivity software Attention to detail Data entry and verification Administrative record-keeping Problem-solving

Experience

Entry-level or beginner level; prior experience in payroll, HR administration, or personnel management is appreciated but not required. The maison welcomes motivated candidates eager to learn payroll operations.

Education

Minimum Bachelor's degree (Bac+3 or equivalent) in Human Resources, Management, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

Benefits

Five-day working week; access to mentorship and knowledge transfer from experienced payroll and HR teams; opportunity to develop operational payroll competencies.

Culture

Hennessy fosters a workplace culture rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, excellence, and respect for the terroir, where teams contribute to the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic cognac houses. It offers an international, collaborative environment that values savoir-faire, innovation, and long-term relationships with partners, communities, and colleagues.

About Cerulean

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Hennessy

Hennessy Payroll Intern

Cognac, France

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