- Location
- Cognac Nouvelle-Aquitaine France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Oct 7, 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 is seeking a Payroll Intern in Cognac to support payroll administration for interns and apprentices, payroll data processing, end-of-contract documents, and related personnel administration. The internship is full-time and follows a five-day workweek.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support payroll administration for interns and apprentices.
- Help collect, enter, and check payroll data.
- Assist with preparing final settlement documents for interns and apprentices.
- Help prepare and track end-of-contract documents.
- Support the administration and processing of daily allowances.
- Assist with administrative tracking of intern and apprentice files.
- Contribute to consistency checks and payroll data accuracy.
- Support routine personnel administration tasks related to payroll.
- Help file and archive documents and maintain the department’s administrative records.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing at least a bachelor’s-level qualification (Licence, Bac+3) in Human Resources, Management, or a field that can lead to operational payroll roles.
- An initial experience in payroll, human resources, or personnel administration is appreciated; motivated candidates seeking to discover and learn the profession are also welcome.
- Interest in payroll, numerical data, and administrative management.
- At least intermediate-level proficiency in Excel.
- Comfort using office tools and tracking spreadsheets.
- An interest in HR topics and employment regulations is appreciated.
- Team spirit.
- Listening skills.
- Autonomy.
- Rigor.
- Organizational skills.
- Discretion and respect for confidentiality.
- Willingness to learn and develop skills in payroll.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; an initial experience in payroll, human resources, or personnel administration is appreciated.
Education
Currently pursuing at least a bachelor’s-level qualification (Licence, Bac+3) in Human Resources, Management, or a field that can lead to operational payroll roles.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
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Benefits
A dynamic and supportive working environment; exposure to Hennessy’s heritage, codes, and culture; the opportunity to learn from experienced teams and develop skills; a five-day workweek; inclusion and employment initiatives for people with disabilities.
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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