Hermès HR Development Apprentice
Hermès Distribution France — Paris: HR Development Apprentice (apprenticeship) in Paris 8ème, starting Sep 2026. Join the HR Development team.
Overview
Hermès Distribution France is the retail arm of Hermès Sellier, operating the maison’s flagship store on Rue du Faubourg Saint‑Honoré alongside a network of boutiques, concessions and e‑commerce. The division reflects Hermès’s craft-led luxury savoir‑faire — combining artisanal excellence, creativity and a modern retail approach — and places strong emphasis on employee development, client service and long‑term stewardship of the brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support annual appraisal and objective‑setting campaigns: prepare communications, monitor completion rates, assist employees with the appraisal tool and analyse returned documents.
- Contribute to the design, rollout and follow‑up of internal development pathways (onboarding, manager programmes, talent tracks).
- Coordinate and consolidate progress of working groups originating from the Group health & wellbeing campaign.
- Support the annual talent review process: gather inputs, assist the HR Development Director with consolidation and analysis.
- Assist in Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including disability actions, partnerships with associations and organisation of work‑placement/student welcomes.
- Produce reliable, recurring activity reporting and ad hoc analyses for the HR Development team.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in Master 1 or Master 2 in Human Resources, Organisational Behaviour or related discipline.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a service orientation and sensitivity in analysis.
- Strong organisational ability and capacity to structure projects and documentation.
- Comfortable working under pressure, managing urgent requests and collaborating within teams.
- Intellectual curiosity and respect for confidentiality.
Skills
Experience
Open to early‑career candidates; suitable for students in Master 1 or Master 2. Previous internship or academic project experience in HR, learning & development or organisational projects is an advantage but not required.
Education
Master's level studies in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration or equivalent (Master 1 or Master 2).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.323 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 64 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.740 open positions — 97 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.294 open roles in France, including 122 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Hermès fosters a culture rooted in craftsmanship, discretion and long‑term thinking, where quality and attention to detail guide daily work. The retail division promotes employee development, inclusivity and responsible practices while maintaining a collaborative, service‑oriented atmosphere.
About Cerulean
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