Hermès Talent Acquisition Specialist

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and implement the talent acquisition strategy in line with the company’s strategic priorities, anticipating recruitment needs with managers and HR Business Partners.
• Monitor and analyse recruitment indicators, report on results, and recommend improvements.
• Propose improvements to recruitment organisation, processes and tools to professionalise and continuously optimise the function.
• Track employment-market trends and talent acquisition best practices, and contribute to cross-functional HR projects related to recruitment, including internal mobility, diversity and inclusion, and onboarding.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Maison’s culture, organisation and roles across support functions and production workshops to ensure consistent, high-quality recruitment.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from defining the need through candidate onboarding, and tailor sourcing approaches to each role and candidate profile, including direct search, referrals, social networks, job boards, and relationships with schools and partners.
• Write compelling job advertisements aligned with the Maison’s values, conduct in-depth selection interviews, and rigorously assess candidates.
• Present substantiated shortlists to operational managers and HR Business Partners, advise and support them in recruitment decisions, and ensure a quality candidate experience throughout the process.
• Build and manage a network of target partner schools, represent Hermès Horloger at career fairs, events and school forums, and follow up with contacts.
• Contribute to the development and profile of Hermès Horloger and its employer brand through innovative, distinctive initiatives, and strengthen ties with the Group’s Employer Brand team.
• Manage internship and workplace immersion programmes.

Qualifications

• Higher education in Human Resources or an equivalent field.
• At least 5 years of recruitment experience, ideally in an industrial or luxury environment.
• Proven experience in school relations and employer-brand development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects autonomously and create value in the role.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and writing skills.
• Analytical, results-oriented and proactive approach.
• Strong sense of confidentiality and service.
• Enthusiasm, confident communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of recruitment experience, ideally in an industrial or luxury environment; the ATS also lists a minimum of 6 years.

Education

Higher education in Human Resources or an equivalent field.

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

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.