Puig Travel Retail Europe HR Graduate
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- Employment
- Contract
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- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 15, 2026
About Puig
Puig is a family-controlled, multinational fashion and fragrance house with a portfolio of global luxury brands. The company operates across product creation, brand management and global commercial channels including travel retail, combining creative heritage with a commercially driven, international organisation.
Puig is hiring a Travel Retail Europe HR Graduate in Nyon, Switzerland — entry-level HR role supporting recruitment, onboarding and regional HR projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Travel Retail Europe HR team with end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and onboarding.
- Assist with employee lifecycle administration: contract preparation, HR record keeping, probation follow-ups and exit processes.
- Contribute to regional HR projects (talent development, engagement initiatives, process improvement) and help implement HR programmes across multiple markets.
- Prepare HR reports and dashboards to track hiring, attrition and other key people metrics; maintain accurate data in HR systems.
- Coordinate training logistics and support local learning activities for travel retail teams.
- Act as a first-line contact for routine employee queries and escalate complex issues to HR Business Partners.
- Support compensation and benefits administration in collaboration with central HR and local partners when required.
- Occasionally travel to regional offices and points of sale to support local HR execution and onboarding activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.
- Recent graduate or up to 1–2 years of practical HR experience, including internships or placements in HR, retail or hospitality.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; professional fluency in English. Additional European language (French, Spanish, German) is an advantage.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Right to work in Switzerland and willingness to travel within Europe on occasion.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level: recent graduate or up to two years' combined internship/operational experience in HR, retail, travel retail or customer-facing industries. Practical exposure to recruitment, onboarding and HR administration is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Workplace
The role is situated in Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland — conveniently close to Geneva.
Culture
Puig blends creative brand stewardship with an entrepreneurial, commercial mindset across a multicultural organisation. The workplace values collaboration, agility and hands-on development, offering exposure to international markets and cross-functional projects within the luxury sector.
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.
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