Hermès HR Administrative and Communications Assistant
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Hermès
Holding Textile Hermès is the textile arm of the Hermès maison, combining industrial-scale confection, photogravure and decorative fabrics with the Maison's artisanal standards. The organisation operates multiple operational subsidiaries across Bourgoin-Jallieu, Paris and an international commercial presence, and positions itself as a responsible employer committed to ethics, inclusion and long-term skills development.
Holding Textile Hermès in Bourgoin-Jallieu seeks an HR Administrative & Communications Assistant — permanent full-time role supporting site HR, reception and internal communications.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide front-desk reception: handle physical and telephone enquiries, manage visitor access and employee badge provisioning.
- Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail and registered letters (LRAR).
- Manage site consumables: order supplies, monitor stock and handle related logistics.
- Support HR administration: file and deposit company agreements on Téléaccords, manage medal-of-honour dossiers and update employee directories and photos.
- Coordinate internship requests and schedules, liaising with managers across entities; assist with training administration and related needs.
- Organise and support site events and corporate meetings (seminars, management meetings) including minute-taking and logistical arrangements (transport, external providers).
- Support organisation of professional elections and other statutory employee consultations.
- Develop and animate internal communications: relay corporate messages on appropriate media (screens, posters), produce an internal newsletter and maintain an editorial calendar with the Communication lead.
- Plan and execute the annual ‘site life’ calendar (recognitions, seasonal events, on-site activities) and promote internal mobility and vacancies.
- Assist with corporate social initiatives on site (Week of Disability, Sustainability Week, Safety Day) and source service providers for on-site activations.
Qualifications
- Diploma: Bac+2 (Associate degree) or equivalent in administration, communication, HR or related field.
- Minimum 3 years' professional experience in HR administration, office management or internal communications; experience in textiles, manufacturing or luxury retail advantageous.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong organisational and administrative rigour.
- Discretion and respect for confidentiality in handling employee and corporate information.
- Creativity and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset; ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in HR administration, office coordination or internal communications; prior exposure to manufacturing or luxury textile environments is a strong asset.
Education
Bac+2 (Associate degree) in administration, human resources, communication or related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Bourgoin-Jallieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with easy access to Lyon.
Culture
Hermès combines rigorous artisanal standards with responsible corporate practices; the textile division blends industrial capabilities with creative excellence. The workplace culture values discretion, craftsmanship, collaborative teamwork and long-term development, with a clear commitment to ethics, diversity and inclusion.
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