Head of Compensation and Benefits

Position

Since 1828, Guerlain has always been about revealing and transmitting wonders, through the crafting of exceptional fragrances and beauty products but also the development of exceptional and audacious talents.

We run a transformation at a fast pace and are onboarded on the accelerating elevation journey that will lead us to the clear destination of being the most iconic high perfumery and high cosmetic house in image and products, above the competition, the most exclusive one.​

JOB PURPOSE & MAIN TASKS

Based in our Paris HQ office, the Head of Compensation & Benefit leads Total Reward on a WW scope for the Maison, is the referral on HR Systems and manages the payroll team.

The role reports to the Global HRD of GUERLAIN.

Job responsibilities

This includes, in collaboration with the Beauty division & the Group:

• The management of the reward policy for all our employees
• The management of the Individual Compensation Review (ICR Campaign, from data preparation to payroll implementation) partnering with HRBPs and regions.
• The management of job positioning (MERCER and relevant benchmarks in countries on demand)
• The Reward marketing, ensuring proper communication of the total reward (BSI)
• The assessment / review / design of the bonus plan & sales incentives schemes when needed
• The Management of expats contract in close collaboration
• The management of benefits (Profit Sharing, Healthcare, Life insurance contracts, retirement)
• In close partnership with the Head of social controlling, provide ad Hoc analysis and reports to answer legal or LVMH requests (annual social reports, Gender equity index, data provider to prepare Annual social consultation with unions, NAO simulations to test different hypothesis …)
• Maison contact for all topics regarding the EU transparency laws
• Co-manage with the global HRD Equity grant & LTI management for eligible senior executives
• BDES management
• GDPR referral for the Maison
• HRIS project leader: LVMH Talent, ADP, People doc, …
• Management of the payroll team + 1 intern
• Full proficiency in English is a must

The Head of C&B should have strong interpersonal skills coupled with strong initiative, independent judgement and possess strong analytical, synthesis and organizational skills. She / he will work closely with managers, HR Controlling & HR team. He / She is an active member of the C&B community at Division and Group level.

Profile

• 10 y of C&B experience, with an international scope
• Outstanding customer focus and dedication to continuous improvement
• Strategic yet pragmatic approach, Expert yet connected to Maison challenges, Go-to person on all compensation topics yet always aware of talent development related topics
• Collaborative mindset in all you do, proactive and curious
• Ability to influence and work effectively with key cross-functional partners and the senior leadership team across the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-disciplined and motivated to challenge the existing
• Ability to work both strategically and hands-on, balancing high quality long-term achievements and pragmatic approach & quick wins
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a highly complex work environment
• Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise manner