HR Generalist Apprentice

Company Overview

EthiFinance is a European group specializing in innovative credit and ESG rating, research, and advisory services. We provide tools and solutions to investors and companies to help them meet the challenges of environmental and societal transformation.

Through its various analytical products and business lines, EthiFinance offers independent credit research (Spread Research) and forward‑looking opinions through regulated credit rating activities.

Our team of analysts supports banks and financial institutions in assessing their risks through strong modeling capabilities, while our deep ESG expertise enables investors to make informed decisions using our ESG data and ratings.

Our ESG advisory teams help clients navigate the complexity of ESG regulations and develop robust sustainable products and strategies.

With over 130 employees, EthiFinance is established in France, Spain and Germany, with offices in Granada, Madrid, Hanover, Lyon and Paris. We serve more than 350 clients across Europe, including companies (SMEs, mid‑sized, and large corporations), financial institutions, investors (asset managers, institutional investors, private equity), and local authorities.

Innovation is at the heart of what we do. We believe that “double materiality is essential.” Leveraging our expertise in credit and ESG, we aim to become a European leader in sustainable finance and the go‑to agency for double materiality in Europe.

We are hiring | Generalist HR Apprentice

We are looking for a Generalist HR Apprentice to join our HR team and support both day‑to‑day operations and HR projects in a European, fast‑growing and international environment.

This position offers a broad exposure to HR topics, with increasing autonomy over time, and is ideal for a student looking to build a solid generalist HR foundation.

What you’ll be working on

As part of the HR team, you will contribute to a wide range of HR activities, including:

• Recruitment coordination (job postings, application screening, first interviews)
• Training & development support (training plans, budgets, external providers)
• HR administration and employee lifecycle management (contracts, onboarding/offboarding, HRIS – Lucca)
• Internal communication and employee engagement initiatives
• Contribution to CSR / ESG‑related HR projects (including data collection for carbon footprint assessments)
• Regular interactions with managers across departments on key annual HR processes

The scope and responsibilities will evolve depending on your profile, skills and progress.

Who we’re looking for

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (M1 or M2) in HR, business, law or a related field
• Background in labour law / employment law is a strong plus
• Well organized, reliable, proactive and able to handle confidential information
• Comfortable working in a team and interacting with multiple stakeholders
• Good command of Excel and PowerPoint
• Languages:
  • French: fluent
  • English: professional working proficiency is essential
  • German or Spanish is a plus

Practical information

• Work‑study contract (apprenticeship)
• Duration: 1 or 2 years
• Location: Paris
• Start date: September 2026