ALTERNANCE - Assistant(e) RH
Hermès · Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- On site
- Full-time
- €18,000 / year
- Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Job highlights
- Support HR operations at Hermès Textile Holding.
- Manage training plans and deployment.
- Assist in recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Handle HR administration and payroll data.
- Contribute to HR projects and events.
About the role
Alternance RH Assistant
Hermès is seeking an HR RH Assistant Intern for a 12-month full-time contract, starting in September 2026.
Company Overview
The Holding Textile Hermès (HTH) develops accessories and textiles for Hermès, coordinating production across its sites. HTH operates an integrated production chain, from yarn to finished products, serving both the Hermès brand and external clients through its Métaphores and Bucol brands. It comprises 8 companies, primarily in the Rhône Alpes region, with approximately 850 employees.
AEI, an embellishment site with about 41 employees in Irigny (69), and ATBC, an industrial weaving site with about 69 employees in Bussières (42) and Challes (72), specialize in high-end fabrics for Apparel, Furnishings, and Accessories. These sites are looking for their future HR RH Assistant Intern.
Missions
In collaboration with the HR Manager for both sites, you will primarily work at the Irigny (69) site. Your mission will be to support the HR department in all its activities. You will be involved in operational tasks and HR projects at the site and/or group level, including:
Training Management:
- Establish the skills development plan in line with managers and employee expectations (prioritization, arbitration, budget, etc.).
- Implement and deploy the skills development plan (contacting training providers, obtaining and comparing quotes, scheduling training, issuing MEO orders, entering data into My Click H Learning, evaluation, arbitration, etc.).
- Liaise with managers and employees.
- Develop various interim and final progress reports.
- Participate in the training committees of the division.
Recruitment:
- Manage temporary staffing and liaise with the agency located on-site.
- Participate in recruitment processes (excluding management roles): Write job descriptions, post job ads, pre-screen applications, conduct interviews.
- Onboard new employees and monitor their integration.
Other HR Missions:
- Enter time management data for one of the two sites into the ADP payroll system (correct timekeeping anomalies, gather information from managers, enter variable elements, liaise with the payroll department on variable data).
- Personnel Administration: Draft employment contracts and addendums, write various certificates.
- Monitor and deploy the social dialogue renewal agreement (start and end of mandate interviews, organize training for elected representatives, etc.).
- Support and implement the return-to-work process for long-term absences (return-to-work interviews).
- Assist the HR Manager in organizing the CSE professional elections (end of 2025).
- Participate in the development of various reports (annual reports, etc.).
- Contribute to the organization of events related to disability (SEEPH, Duodays, etc.).
Your Profile:
You are a student in a business school or university, pursuing a generalist HR specialization (Bac +4/5).
Your interpersonal skills, adaptability, and responsiveness will enable you to successfully complete your missions. Autonomy, good oral and written communication, rigor, organization, and a sense of service are also essential qualities for success in this role.
You are proficient with computer tools, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Regular travel to the Bussières (42) site is required, approximately one day every two weeks (driver's license B required).
As a responsible employer, we are committed to ethics, diversity, and inclusion. Join the human adventure at Hermès!
About Hermès:
Hermès, a French, family-owned, and independent house since 1837, is a creator, artisan, and merchant of high-quality objects, employing nearly 25,185 people worldwide. Driven by a continuous entrepreneurial spirit and constant exacting standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial roots, respecting people and nature—the source of exceptional materials. Sixteen artisanal métiers nourish the creativity of the house, whose collections are showcased in nearly 300 stores worldwide.
Key skills/competency:
- Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Training Management
- Onboarding
- Employee Relations
- Payroll
- HR Administration
- Talent Development
- HR Projects
- Internship
Skills & topics
- HR Internship
- Alternance RH
- Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Training
- Onboarding
- HR Administration
- Hermes
- Apparel
- Textiles
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant HR coursework, internships, and skills like recruitment, training, and administration.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for HR and Hermès, detailing why you're a great fit for this specific role.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss situations demonstrating your adaptability, organization, and communication skills.
- Research Hermès culture: Understand their commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and responsible employment practices to align your answers.
- Showcase technical skills: Be prepared to discuss your proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and any experience with ADP or similar payroll systems.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Alternance RH Assistant at Hermès?
- The Alternance RH Assistant at Hermès will support the HR department in various functions, including training management, recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, payroll data entry, and contributing to HR projects and events.
- What qualifications are required for the Alternance RH Assistant role at Hermès?
- Candidates should be students pursuing a Bac +4/5 in a generalist HR specialization. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, responsiveness, autonomy, good communication, rigor, organization, and proficiency with IT tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) are essential.
- Is there any travel involved for the Alternance RH Assistant position at Hermès?
- Yes, regular travel to the Bussières (42) site is required, approximately one day every two weeks. A valid B driver's license is necessary for this role.
- What is the duration and start date for the Alternance RH Assistant position at Hermès?
- This is a 12-month contract, starting in September 2026. It is a full-time, conventionné (approved by an educational institution) internship.
- What are the key HR areas this internship at Hermès will cover?
- This internship offers broad exposure to HR, covering training development, recruitment and onboarding, time management and payroll input, personnel administration, employee relations, and HR reporting.
- What kind of work environment can I expect at Hermès Textile Holding?
- You can expect a dynamic environment within a company that values craftsmanship, quality, and a responsible approach to employment, with a strong commitment to ethics, diversity, and inclusion.
- Will I have the opportunity to work on HR projects during my alternance at Hermès?
- Yes, you will be involved in operational tasks and dedicated HR projects at both the site and group levels, providing valuable project experience.
- What is the main location for the Alternance RH Assistant role?
- The primary work location for this role is Irigny (69), with regular travel required to the Bussières (42) site.