Hermès HR Manager
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 16, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Bons en Chablais seeks an HR Manager for a fixed-term contract. Lead generalist HR strategy and operations at this heritage leather goods manufacturing facility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Implement and pilot HR strategy across all functional dimensions and organizational changes
- Define optimal organizational structure in collaboration with the Production Director to achieve strategic objectives
- Lead all site recruitment operations within budget, including artisan training program recruitment and support function hiring
- Coordinate new employee onboarding and integration pathways
- Oversee compliance with labour law, payroll procedures, work time regulations, and employment contracts
- Ensure accuracy and reliability of personnel data for shared services payroll processing
- Develop and monitor the training plan aligned with individual and collective development needs and strategic priorities
- Conduct annual salary reviews and compensation assessments to maintain internal and external equity
- Manage labour relations, employee representative bodies (CSSCT, CSE), and annual negotiations
- Foster constructive social dialogue and proactively address potential conflicts
- Support performance improvement processes and accompany management teams in difficult situations
- Champion health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives in coordination with the HSE Officer
- Deploy actions following employee engagement surveys and manage associated communication plans
- Execute Hermès internal communication strategies and develop site-specific engagement initiatives
- Lead and develop the capabilities of two HR team members
- Participate actively in the management committee
Qualifications
- Generalist HR qualification from a recognized institution (IAE, CELSA, CIFFOP, Master in Law, Sciences Po, Business School, or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years of confirmed experience in generalist HR functions
- Ideally acquired in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of HR strategy combined with operational excellence
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated proximity to teams, service orientation, active listening, and accessibility
- Collaborative mindset and comfort working within matrix structures
- Knowledge of French labour law and collective bargaining frameworks
- Proficiency with HR information systems and payroll compliance processes
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of confirmed experience in generalist HR functions, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing setting. The candidate should demonstrate both strategic vision and operational acumen in managing complex HR functions across multiple disciplines, including recruitment, compliance, training, and labour relations.
Education
Generalist HR qualification from a recognized institution such as IAE, CELSA, CIFFOP, Master's degree in Law, Science Po, Business School, or equivalent qualification demonstrating comprehensive HR expertise.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Bons en Chablais, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with easy access to Geneva.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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