Hermès HR Development & Communications Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Hermès Sellier — Pantin: HR Development & Communications Assistant (12-month apprenticeship) starting Sep 2026.
Overview
Hermès Sellier is the leather-goods maison within the Hermès luxury group, distinguished by artisanal savoir-faire, meticulous materials sourcing and a long-standing reputation for craftsmanship. As an employer, Hermès emphasises skill development, ethical practices and sustaining heritage métiers while supporting cross-functional mobility within the wider Hermès organisation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate implementation of the annual skills development plan following management decisions, including scheduling catalogue and bespoke training sessions.
- Liaise with training providers, internal stakeholders, managers and participants to ensure smooth delivery and administrative follow-up.
- Manage logistical arrangements for training (room reservations, venue hire, catering, equipment) and support webinar set-up and deployment for key HR moments (annual reviews, people review, etc.).
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of competency maps by division and update associated documentation and learning supports.
- Support the design and rollout of internal communication plans and awareness campaigns (including initiatives linked to disability inclusion and internal surveys).
- Assist in the animation of internal learning sessions and development interviews where required.
- Maintain and update training and integration reporting, track progress of annual review campaigns and performance objectives, and prepare summary reports for the HR Development team.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bac+4/5 (Master’s-level) programme in business, human resources, communications or equivalent.
- Available for a full-time, 12-month apprenticeship starting September 2026.
- Strong written communication, synthesis and presentation skills.
- Service-oriented, proactive, collaborative and curious with good interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in project mode and across cross-functional stakeholder groups.
Skills
Experience
Beginners accepted; a first internship or professional experience in an HR, learning & development or internal communications function is a plus.
Education
Master's-level study (Bac+4/5) in business, HR, communications or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Hermès fosters an environment rooted in artisanal excellence and long-term talent development. The maison places high value on craftsmanship, ethical behaviour and inclusion, encouraging employees to grow through hands-on learning and internal mobility.
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