Hermès Talent Acquisition Apprentice

Overview

Hermès Sellier is the core company of the Hermès group, renowned for artisanal luxury goods and a heritage-led approach to product and talent. As an employer, Hermès emphasizes craftsmanship, long-term development of people, and high standards of service across international operations, combining traditional savoir-faire with modern HR practices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Source and attract internship and apprenticeship candidates aligned with Hermès’ values and the needs of industrial, supply-chain and technical functions.
• Manage applications through Hermès Talents, LinkedIn and specialised platforms; screen CVs and maintain candidate follow-up for a seamless experience.
• Coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers and ensure recruitment timelines and candidate communication are respected.
• Optimise job advertisement distribution (social networks, schools, career fairs) and represent the employer brand at forums and events.
• Contribute to writing accurate, engaging job descriptions and organise candidate-facing events (meet-the-team sessions, workshops).
• Maintain and update recruitment reporting, analyse sourcing metrics and propose data-driven improvements.
• Prepare visual supports and presentations (PowerPoint, Excel) to communicate progress and results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the HR team and operational managers and propose process or tool enhancements to modernise recruitment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or holding a Master 1 or Master 2 (Ressources Humaines, Work Psychology or equivalent) — apprenticeship pathway.
• First internships or exposure to recruitment, HR or project coordination is a plus.
• Organised and rigorous with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ease interacting with diverse profiles: candidates, managers and external partners.
• Autonomy, proactivity and a disposition to propose improvements to processes and employer-brand actions.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality when handling sensitive candidate data.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Genuine interest in craftsmanship, industrial métiers and the luxury sector.

Skills

Experience

Open to early-career candidates and students; prior internships or experience in recruitment, HR or project coordination is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Master 1 or Master 2 level in Human Resources, Work/Occupational Psychology, or equivalent (apprenticeship contract).

Workplace

Culture

Hermès cultivates a workplace rooted in artisanal excellence, discretion and craftsmanship, valuing long-term development and collaboration. The recruitment teams operate with a high standard for candidate experience and cross-functional partnership, combining heritage values with modern HR methods.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.