Hermès Administrative Assistant
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 21, 2026
About Hermès
Tannerie de Montereau is a specialised tannery active in the exotic leather supply chain, employing c.116 staff on site. The business is recognised for rigorous control of production flows and a commitment to preserving and transmitting artisanal and industrial know-how across operations.
Tannerie de Montereau seeks an Administrative Assistant in Montereau‑Fault‑Yonne, France — front desk, site logistics and administrative support.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage front-desk reception and site access: welcome internal staff and external visitors, verify entries, register and orient visitors, and accompany as required.
- Operate the telephone switchboard: receive, screen and route calls professionally.
- Administer site badging and access rights: create, configure and update badge permissions.
- Coordinate visitor programmes and guided site visits, including scheduling, preparation of equipment and execution of 2‑hour visits.
- Maintain site communication media: update notice boards and dynamic screens with accurate content.
- Organise logistical needs: book taxis, meeting rooms, catering (breakfasts/lunches), rental vehicles and support event logistics for seminars and internal events.
- Provide core administrative support: manage incoming/outgoing mail, postage and distribution; scan and forward supplier invoices and liaise with accounting for invoice follow-up.
- Act as primary contact for general services (maintenance, cleaning) and support procurement of office supplies: place orders, monitor stock and receive deliveries.
- Support HSE and security activities: process onboarding receptions for new hires, temporary workers and interns; order and distribute PPE and work clothing in coordination with HSE.
- Support contractor and facilities coordination: receive external service providers (HSE, maintenance, architects) and assist maintenance pole with contract follow-ups and delivery reception.
Qualifications
- Diploma equivalent to Bac +2 in Business Administration, Office Management or related field.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in administrative and reception functions, ideally within an industrial or production site.
- Strong command of office software and digital tools used for daily administrative tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an impeccable reception posture and customer-service orientation.
- High degree of organisation, reliability, discretion and ability to prioritise multiple concurrent requests.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years in administrative/reception roles; experience in an industrial or production environment is strongly preferred.
Education
Bac +2 (associate degree) in Business Administration, Office Management or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Montereau-Fault-Yonne, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
The site combines industrial rigour with an appreciation for craft: teams prioritise precision, safety and the transmission of technical knowledge. The workplace values service-mindedness, operational reliability and collaborative support across HR, HSE and maintenance functions.
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