- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent is seeking a Junior Compensation and Benefits Analyst Intern in Paris to support global Compensation and Benefits projects, HR data analytics and reporting, and HR transformation initiatives. The internship sits within the Human Resources Department and reports to the Global Compensation and Benefits Director.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support Compensation and Benefits projects through data collection, analysis and benchmarking.
- Contribute to the annual Salary Review process, including data preparation, controls, analysis and follow-up.
- Prepare data for external salary surveys and support analysis of market positioning and compensation benchmarks.
- Contribute to compensation analyses and simulations that support HR decision-making.
- Support the HR community on Compensation and Benefits topics by preparing relevant data, analyses and documentation.
- Monitor and analyze employee benefits and related HR programs.
- Prepare recurring HR reports, dashboards and executive summaries for HR stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyze key HR indicators, including personnel costs, headcount, turnover and other workforce metrics.
- Perform ad hoc analyses and simulations according to business and HR needs.
- Contribute to the reliability, consistency and quality of HR data.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of HR dashboards, reporting tools and analytical solutions.
- Participate in Compensation and Benefits and HR transformation projects.
- Contribute to the optimization and digitalization of HR processes and tools.
- Support the preparation of presentations and analytical materials for senior HR stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a master’s degree in business, finance, human resources, data analytics or a related field.
- First experience through an internship or apprenticeship in Compensation and Benefits, HR Controlling, finance, data analytics or HR is appreciated.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
- Very good command of Microsoft Excel; knowledge of PowerPoint and HRIS/reporting tools is a plus.
- Comfortable working with data and able to translate figures into clear insights.
- Curious, rigorous and eager to learn.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English and French.
- High level of discretion and strong ethical standards when handling confidential HR information.
Skills
Experience
First experience through an internship or apprenticeship in Compensation and Benefits, HR Controlling, finance, data analytics or HR is appreciated.
Education
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in business, finance, human resources, data analytics or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
About Cerulean
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