Hermès HR Manager, Compensation & Benefits
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès is an independent French luxury house renowned for its craftsmanship, artisanal savoir‑faire and restrained elegance across leather goods, ready‑to‑wear and accessories. The Maison combines a long tradition of atelier-based production with a modern, international organisation and invests in specialist teams — including a dedicated digital division — to sustain creative and commercial growth.
Hermès — HR Manager, Compensation & Benefits in Paris. Lead compensation, benefits and HRBP activities for the Digital department.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as HR business partner for the assigned Digital perimeter, advising managers and operational teams on day‑to‑day people matters and employee lifecycle management.
- Lead the operational implementation of reward policies and employee benefits in compliance with group guidelines and applicable regulations.
- Manage and coach a direct report (Chargé de RH — reporting & SIRH) and coordinate with broader HR teams to ensure consistent delivery.
- Own and coordinate the annual remuneration review process for the entity, consolidating proposals and benchmarking internal and external data.
- Design and maintain grading processes in collaboration with Compensation & Benefits teams and apply the Hay job‑evaluation methodology.
- Act as primary contact with Hermès International on benefits topics (health insurance, retirement, provident plans) and ensure coherent policy application.
- Drive HR campaigns and regular processes: talent reviews, salary reviews, internal surveys and organisation change support.
- Produce and present people analytics and ad hoc studies (salary analyses, compensation elements, age pyramids, seniority metrics) to inform decisions.
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac+5) in Human Resources, business school or social law.
- Approximately 6 years' experience in generalist HR with specific responsibility for compensation & benefits.
- Proven managerial experience supervising HR operational staff.
- Practical mastery of the Hay job evaluation method.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Skills
Experience
Around 6 years of progressive experience in generalist HR roles with direct responsibility for compensation, benefits and rewards; exposure to HRBP activities and employee lifecycle management.
Education
Master's degree (Bac+5) in Human Resources, Business School or Social/Labour Law.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a work environment that values craftsmanship, discretion and individual responsibility, with strong emphasis on human relationships and long‑term development. Teams tend to be collegial and mission‑driven, combining respect for tradition with modern, data‑informed HR practices.
About Cerulean
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