Fixed-term contract – Talent Acquisition Specialist – Corporate – CHANEL Europe – July 2026

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a one-year fixed-term contract, you will join CHANEL's newly established Talent Acquisition Centre of Expertise for Europe, based in Paris, reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior level profiles across multiple markets — and play an active role in shaping the processes, standards and employer brand of this new center. Working at the crossroads of Hiring Managers, HRBPs, the Talent Development team and the People & Organization teams across the region, you will help build the foundation of how CHANEL attracts talent in Europe.

What impact you can create at CHANEL: Lead recruitment campaigns and closely partner with European markets to support their strategic hiring priorities. Help shape the processes of the new TA Centre of Expertise by designing clear, streamlined steps that enhance efficiency, quality and employer branding across the region. Develop creative and targeted sourcing strategies adapted to the cultural specificities and needs of each market. Produce regular reports (KPIs, time-to-fill, pipeline health) and provide data-driven recommendations to elevate practices at regional level. Collaborate with the Talent Development team on cross-functional projects: assessment tool optimization, candidate experience and onboarding journeys.

You are energised by: The ambition to build something new — helping lay the foundations of an emerging structure and shaping its identity and practices for the long term. The richness of operating in a multicultural, multi-market context on a daily basis. Full autonomy in managing your own recruitment scope. A wide variety of profiles and business functions to support across Europe. The satisfaction of creating lasting connections between exceptional talent and an iconic Maison.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a demanding corporate environment, agency and/or in-house.
• Expertise in direct sourcing (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter) and the ability to attract high-potential talent in a competitive environment.
• Outstanding organizational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously with rigor, proactivity and a sharp sense of priorities.
• Strong command of KPI tracking and the ability to produce clear, actionable reports.
• Fluent English is mandatory; an additional European language (e.g. Spanish) is mandatory, French is a plus.
• A genuine interest in Talent Acquisition trends and familiarity with ATS platforms such as Workday.