- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 19, 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 is recruiting a Human Resources Director for Hermès Cuirs Précieux, based in Paris, on a full-time permanent contract. As a member of the management committee, the role leads the entity’s HR strategy and central and site HR teams, and steers recruitment, organizational transformation, internal communications and social responsibility across an international industrial business.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define, drive and support implementation of the HR strategy for Hermès Cuirs Précieux, in coordination with Hermès functional HR teams.
- Advise and support the General Manager and other members of the management committee on HR matters as a business partner.
- Lead the central HR team and provide functional leadership to seven site HR managers in France and Italy and an HR Director in Australia.
- Manage and develop the HR teams through community engagement, team routines and close management.
- Build and implement an entity-specific roadmap covering recruitment and skills management, organizational development and transformation, internal communications, and social responsibility.
- Deploy recruitment and workforce and skills management policies in response to production transformation and adaptation.
- Advise on organizational design and ensure sound methodology for transformation projects.
- Support HR and operational teams through change and development with training, adoption of Hermès HR processes, and practical, tailored solutions.
- Deploy internal communications with the Internal Communications Manager, addressing Hermès Cuirs Précieux and other Hermès entities and supporting understanding of messages on sustainable development, preservation and transmission of know-how, subsidiary performance and collective work.
- Harmonize social policies in line with Hermès’ values and orientations, and promote its social model, including its Diversity & Inclusion policy, among HR and management teams.
- Initiate or contribute to key strategic HR projects that promote Hermès’ social and humanist model.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership and successful generalist HR experience in varied, international, multisector environments, particularly industry.
- Recent experience leading organizational, cultural and technical transformation, including digitalization and industrial or artisanal innovation, in complex international environments.
- Strategic, business-oriented vision of HR and excellent communication skills to provide purpose and engage employees.
- Excellent management capabilities, including developing, uniting and engaging teams both nearby and remotely.
- Strong interpersonal qualities, service orientation, enthusiasm, and the ability to build and maintain relationships of trust.
- Fluent English is essential.
- Regular travel in France and internationally is required.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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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