Van Cleef & Arpels Human Resources Assistant (Work-Study)
Van Cleef & Arpels — Human Resources Assistant (Work‑Study) in Lyon. Alternance role supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR administration.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is an esteemed haute joaillerie maison celebrated for exceptional craftsmanship, poetic creativity and refined luxury. The maison operates boutiques and ateliers globally and forms part of the Richemont group, offering careers that combine artisanal savoir‑faire with international retail and corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the end‑to‑end recruitment process: sourcing, screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and candidate follow‑up.
- Manage onboarding logistics for new hires: preparing contracts, coordinating inductions, and ensuring document compliance.
- Maintain HR administrative records and personnel files with strict confidentiality and accuracy.
- Assist with payroll data collection and liaise with payroll provider or accounting to resolve queries.
- Coordinate training and development logistics, track participation, and update learning records.
- Prepare routine HR reports and dashboards (headcount, turnover, recruitment metrics) for HR team review.
- Contribute to employee relations tasks and ad hoc HR projects aimed at improving processes and employer branding.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent (work‑study/alternance track).
- Demonstrable interest in HR practices within retail or luxury environments.
- High level of discretion and professionalism handling confidential employee information.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive mindset with a collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or short‑term experience in an HR function is desirable; prior exposure to retail, luxury or client‑facing environments is an advantage.
Education
Enrolment in a recognized Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline (alternance/work‑study required).
Workplace
The role is situated in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. There are currently 28 open positions in Lyon on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Cerulean currently features 88 open roles, including 5 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.476 open roles — 106 of them newly added.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels cultivates a workplace rooted in heritage, meticulous craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence. The maison values discretion, collaborative teamwork and professional development, offering immersive learning opportunities within an international luxury environment.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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