Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Position

Louis Vuitton North America is searching for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist. This individual will be reporting to Payroll & Benefits Manager, and they will be responsible for compensation and benefits administration which includes work that is focused on assisting and advising employees with compensation and benefit changes, enrollment process, eligibility, and payroll. We are looking for transversal expert who will partner with HR Business Partners and LVMH Shared Services to ensure all programs are in compliance with legal and other regulatory requirements.

Job responsibilities

Payroll:

• Review and audit bi-weekly payroll pre-check for C&B team to ensure new hire information, pay increases, garnishments, and other payroll related data have been processed accurately
• Work closely with LVMH Payroll team in processing bi-weekly payroll for assigned region(s)
• Enter exceptions, transfers, and adjustments as needed through time and attendance system in order to process bi-weekly payroll based on state-specific PTO and final pay laws, in addition to LVMH policies and procedures
• Audit compliance with all wage and hour regulations and mentor management in appropriate actions
• Process weekly payroll audit reports for the full US to support the C&B team with payroll processing

Benefits:

• Responsible for administration of benefit programs, including enrollment- for medical, dental, life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement and other applicable plans.
• Partner with 3rd party vendor on relocations of new or exisiting employees
• Escalation point of contract for HRBPs on complex benefit issues
• Participate in the annual benefits Open Enrollment process for the U.S. connecting with employees, audit enrollment, and eligibility reports
• Provide quality customer service to employees by answering benefit inquiries and resolving any potential issues

Administration & Reporting

• Coordinate Human Resources policies regarding administration, benefits, payroll, time away from work, etc.
• Support employees in the use of timekeeping, onboarding, and self-service systems.
• Partner with Retail Managers to complete new hire Onboarding process to ensure new incumbent is set up in timekeeping and HRIS system
• Point of contact for training/coaching and escalated issues for C&B coordinators

Project Management

• Provide recommendations and educate user feedback for HRIS development projects
• Provide required data for the LVMH Social Report and ensure accuracy by analyzing results.
• Support Payroll & Benefits manager with many ad hoc projects related to payroll, benefits & compliance

Profile

• Minimum 3-4 years human resources experience in HRIS or Payroll, retail environment preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• High degree of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality; able to demonstrate discretion in handling highly sensitive material and information
• Self-directed, positive, results-oriented professional who thrives in high volume, fast-paced environment
• Team player

The appointed candidate will be offered an annual salary within the range of USD $87,000 - $90,000, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and two retirement plans both with employer contributions.

• Please note that restrictions may apply to part-time employees

The position requires 4 days per week on site in the Louis Vuitton Corporate Office, located in the heart of Midtown, Manhattan.

Additional information

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

In addition to a generous benefits package, unparalleled career development opportunities, both locally & globally, as an employee at Louis Vuitton, you can expect to be provided with industry leading training which will offer you an in-depth insight into the luxury and retail environment.