Human Resources Generalist

TOM FORD FASHION; Paris; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TOM FORD FASHION is seeking an HR Generalist to support the Paris Design Studio and the brand’s Global and Corporate functions. You will manage HR activities for assigned populations and ensure effective policy implementation while providing proactive support to employees and management.

The role requires hands-on expertise in French labor law, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic luxury environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role, preferably in fashion or luxury.
• Solid knowledge of French labor law and local HR regulations.
• Excellent spoken and written English; Italian an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR activities for the Paris Design Studio and Global/Corporate functions, providing HR support to employees and managers.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and advise managers on HR matters throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with French labor law and local regulations; monitor legislative developments.

Skills

HR Generalist

French labor law

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

TOM FORD FASHION is looking for an HR Generalist to join its HR team in Paris, supporting the Design Studio as well as the Global and Corporate functions of the brand.

The selected candidate will play a key role in managing HR activities for the assigned employee population, ensuring the effective implementation of HR policies and processes, and providing reliable and proactive support to both employees and management.

This role requires a hands‑on and detail‑oriented professional with a solid understanding of French labor law, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and international luxury environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR activities for the Paris Design Studio and the Global and Corporate functions of the brand, ensuring consistent and effective HR support to employees and managers.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR support, addressing employee requests and advising managers on HR‑related matters throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with French labor law and local HR regulations, monitoring legislative developments and supporting the business in the correct application of applicable requirements.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employment contracts, amendments, employee records, offboarding, and other HR administrative procedures.
• Oversee HR documentation and personnel administration, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and local regulations.
• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures and initiatives.
• Work closely with the HR Manager and the wider HR team to address employee relations matters, support organizational needs, and ensure the effective management of the assigned population.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and other departments to ensure smooth HR operations, effective communication, and efficient coordination of HR processes.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR role, preferably gained within the fashion or luxury industry.
• Solid knowledge of French labor law and local HR regulations, with the ability to apply legal requirements accurately and pragmatically in day‑to‑day HR activities.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills. Italian is considered a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• A hands‑on, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented approach, with the ability to handle HR matters independently and efficiently.
• Strong administrative and analytical skills, ensuring accuracy and consistency in HR documentation and processes.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and fast‑paced environment, demonstrating flexibility, discretion, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work closely with the HR team and other business functions.

Location:

Paris

Why work with us?

In TOM FORD you will have the opportunity to work in a company in the Luxury sector with an international reach, you will find a collaborative work environment aimed at continuous improvement in which the attitude towards teamwork takes on a central role. For Tom Ford, diversity is a value thanks to which one can best express one's abilities and potential. We are looking for passionate and proactive resources who want to test themselves within a dynamic and rapidly growing reality.