Hermès Site HR Manager
- Location
- RiomAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 27, 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 seeks a Site HR Manager at its Riom leather goods production facility. Lead HR strategy, workforce planning, and employee relations in a full-time permanent role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and deploy HR policies and processes tailored to the site's operational context
- Analyze HR data (health, safety, headcount) to develop actionable plans and monitor key site indicators
- Manage workforce planning and anticipate staffing impacts on production schedules
- Lead recruitment efforts, coordinating both internal promotions and external hiring
- Organize structured onboarding programmes for new employees
- Co-chair site health and safety committees and participate in CSSCT meetings
- Champion the 'Everyone Present' process: support continued employment, anticipate returns from leave (maternity, long-term absence), and facilitate reintegration
- Provide individualized guidance to managers on complex health-related workplace situations
- Deploy and analyze employee satisfaction and workplace wellbeing surveys
- Serve as the primary contact for managers on employment law, social concerns, conflict resolution, and HR irritants
- Monitor site social climate through regular on-site engagement with teams and personnel representatives
- Foster constructive dialogue with works council representatives (CSE)
- Directly manage one HR Assistant and oversee their professional development
- Facilitate key HR processes: development conversations, salary reviews, training plans, and talent reviews
- Coach managers through critical HR moments and sensitive individual situations
- Propose tools, templates, and HR calendars to optimize processes
- Participate in cross-functional pole initiatives including continuous improvement and new HR system rollouts
Qualifications
- Mastery of employment law fundamentals and core HR processes
- Proven ability to operate fluidly between strategic planning and operational execution
- Strong affinity for on-site engagement with production teams
- Capacity to build trust and credibility quickly in an industrial setting
- Rigorous analytical mindset combined with active listening and empathy
- Consultative approach to problem-solving; ability to guide without directing
- Commitment to developing talent and fostering organizational growth
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (significant asset)
Skills
Experience
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a significant asset. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated HR business partner experience in a complex industrial or multi-site setting, with particular strength in balancing strategic HR initiatives with daily operational demands.
Education
Baccalaureate or higher; qualification in human resources, industrial relations, or related discipline preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Riom, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, within easy reach of Clermont-Ferrand.
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.
About Cerulean
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