Van Cleef & Arpels HR Administration Officer
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is a storied haute-joaillerie maison known for exceptional craftsmanship, discreet luxury and poetic creativity. As part of the Richemont group, the maison combines artisanal savoir-faire with international retail and corporate operations, offering a refined workplace that balances heritage-driven quality with modern HR and business practices.
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks an HR Administration Officer in Paris — permanent role supporting employee administration, contracts and HR operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the full employee administrative lifecycle: contracts, amendments, renewals and personnel file maintenance in accordance with French labour law.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including statutory declarations, badge access, induction scheduling and equipment provisioning.
- Serve as primary liaison with payroll providers and internal finance teams to ensure accurate, timely payroll and social contributions reconciliation.
- Administer absence and leave management (sick leave, parental leave, paid time off), track attendance and prepare related reporting.
- Maintain and update HRIS and Excel-based records; produce regular operational HR metrics and ad hoc reports for HR leadership.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR/CNIL and confidentiality standards for all HR data and employee communications.
- Support line managers with HR procedures, contractual queries and routine employee relations matters; escalate complex issues to HRBP/HR Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
- Typically 3+ years of hands-on HR administration experience, ideally within luxury retail, hospitality or a corporate environment.
- Solid knowledge of French labour law and social contribution schemes; practical experience with contracts and statutory reporting.
- Excellent organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to manage competing priorities.
- Discretion and high standards of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
- Fluency in French and strong professional command of English (spoken and written) preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using an HRIS; familiarity with GDPR/CNIL requirements.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years of progressive HR administration experience, preferably within luxury retail, hospitality or corporate settings supporting multilingual teams and local statutory requirements.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent; vocational HR certificates are a plus.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels combines a deep respect for artisanal craft with an international business structure; the workplace prizes discretion, refinement and collaboration. Employees operate in a high-standard, client-focused environment where heritage and creativity meet contemporary professional practices.
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