Kering HR Operations Specialist
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.
Kering HR Operations Specialist role in Paris: manage HR administration across France and Central Europe using Workday and PeopleDoc.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee reliable and efficient onboarding processes in alignment with group directives using Workday and PeopleDoc
- Prepare employment contracts, amendments, and related hiring documentation in compliance with local procedures
- Manage ancillary benefits and affiliations with local external organizations
- Verify compliance of mandatory documentation and secure work authorizations
- Manage relationships with external local partners, including occupational health organizations
- Serve as primary point of contact for employees and local HR teams
- Analyze, verify, and validate information entered in Workday to ensure database reliability
- Manage documentation and case tracking in PeopleDoc
- Collaborate closely with local HR to ensure data completeness and accuracy
- Coordinate with payroll to guarantee alignment and consistency of employee data
- Escalate complex legal and social questions to partner law firms as needed
- Address employee and local HR requests in compliance with established SLAs
- Contribute to harmonization of practices between France and Central Europe
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Secondary education (Bac) plus 2–3 years in human resources or equivalent qualification
- 3 to 5 years of HR administration experience, ideally in an international environment
- Strong knowledge of legal obligations in HR administration
- Confirmed experience with an HRIS, ideally Workday; PeopleDoc knowledge is advantageous
- Proficient in office software, particularly Excel
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
- Client service orientation and strong interpersonal abilities
- Team player mindset in a multicultural environment
- Fluent French and English; German is a plus
Skills
Experience
3 to 5 years of HR administration experience, ideally in an international or multinational environment involving multiple countries and legal frameworks.
Education
Secondary education (Bac) plus 2–3 years, or equivalent qualification, in human resources or related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.
About Cerulean
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