HR Business Partner Junior Apprentice – Pernod Ricard – Paris – as of September 2026 – Duration: 12 months

A high-impact HR apprenticeship

Joining Pernod Ricard means becoming part of a Human Resources team that operates at the heart of the business.

This apprenticeship is designed for a candidate seeking meaningful responsibility and exposure to real HR topics from day one. You will be fully integrated into the HR Business Partner team and work closely with HR leaders, managers, and employees across multiple functions.

You will quickly take ownership of your scope and be trusted to deliver with a high level of reliability.

Your role

As an HR point of contact for a large population of interns and apprentices (60-70 pers.), you will actively contribute to delivering a seamless and professional employee experience while supporting the HR team’s operational priorities.

1/ Core responsibilities

• Oversee the administrative management of internship and apprenticeship contracts with strong attention to detail

• Coordinate with key stakeholders including managers, schools, OPCO, HR teams, and external partners

• Ensure data accuracy across HR systems

• Organize and facilitate onboarding processes

• Support employees throughout their journey and identify situations requiring HR attention

• Prepare arrivals and departures in collaboration with relevant teams

• Manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, transversal environment

This role involves significant admin activity peaks; strong organizational skills and composure are essential.

2/ Exposure to strategic HR initiatives

Depending on your curiosity and ability to master your core responsibilities, you may contribute to broader HR projects such as:

• HR data analysis and preparation of management-ready insights

• Employee engagement and experience initiatives

• Organization of onboarding events and internal training sessions

• Continuous improvement of HR processes

• Support on key HR cycles and team priorities

This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your understanding of the HR Business Partner role.

Who we are looking for

Perfect command of French and English languages is mandatory.

Beyond academic background, we are looking for a candidate with a professional mindset and strong potential.

• Final-year Master’s student

• An HR specialization is a plus. Posture and learning agility matter most.

In this position, you represent the HR function on a daily basis. We therefore place strong emphasis on professional maturity and sound judgment. You will be expected to:

• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and responsibility

• Exercise judgment in sometimes ambiguous situations

• Prioritize effectively and communicate proactively

• Escalate topics when needed and engage the right stakeholders

• Build trusted relationships while maintaining the appropriate professional behavior

Why join us?

• An highly formative HR experience

• Direct exposure to HR Business Partners and business leaders

• A comprehensive view of the generalist HR role and the yearly HR cycle, working with all key HR expertises

• A workplace that encourages autonomy and rapid growth

• This apprenticeship is ideal for candidates aiming to build strong foundations for an ambitious HR career.

You'll benefit from these advantages:
Company restaurant
Unlimited access to the Coursera training platform to enhance your experience.
Employee events (Masterclasses, conferences, etc.)

Recruitment timeline

• Please apply before April 20.

• Mid–late April: If your profile matches what we’re looking for, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out for an intro phone-call.

• Early–mid May : Selected candidates will be invited to interviews with members of the HRBP leadership.

• Late May: Decisions and offers are shared.

All in a friendly, supportive environment that will help you to progress and build a solid professional network: 92.2% of our interns and alternates recommend us as an employer (Happy Trainees 2025)!
Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.

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