Manager, Payroll & Benefits- Corporate

Position

Louis Vuitton Americas is seeking a Manager of Payroll & Benefits to join our corporate team based in NYC. As partners to the business, we are creative, solution-driven change agents who elevate the brand image and sophistication, ensuring organizational effectiveness through innovative HR practices of recruitment, development, and engagement of talent.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Compensation & Benefits (C&B), you will manage the C&B partners and be responsible for oversight of their daily tasks, while leading important projects within the team, and implementing/ maintaining zone policies & procedures. This individual will partner with HR colleagues, LVMH Shared Services, and our Louis Vuitton Headquarters to ensure that all programs are implemented to align with Louis Vuitton's strategic objectives and are in compliance with legal and other regulatory requirements.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Monitor, approve, and control the payroll processing for all Louis Vuitton entities in the US and Berluti.
• Preparing reports for management and meeting legislative/regulations obligations
• Partner with Employee Relations & Legal on investigations regarding employment laws; strategize solutions for employee matters.
• Interpret and implement Human Resources policies regarding administration, benefits, compensation, etc.
• Resolve benefits issues for the team and partner with LVMH as necessary. Represent the C&B team in handling investigations and/or complaints on employee benefits related matters
• Assist in implementing and administering benefit programs, including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, retirement and other plans.
• Prepare communications for benefit programs, procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures.
• Implement any and all incentive programs as launched by internal retail business partners, including product allowance benefit
• Audit and review employee stock purchasing program, partnering closely with key partners in Finance and LVMH Shared Services Payroll
• Organize and oversee all domestic relocations across the zone; lead on international mobilities in partnership with Sr. C&B Director.
• Manage digital employee personnel files to ensure excellent organization and compliance; ensuring such information is held in the strictest of confidence.
• Make independent decisions (or escalate when appropriate) to resolve administration issues for the team.
• Review and improve vendors’ quality of service
• Review our processes and policies and make proposals for improvement and optimizing, as necessary.
• In charge of the social reports

Profile

The ideal candidate will possess

• More than 10 years Compensation & Payroll experience in a retail specialty environment, or luxury environment.
• Exceptional communication skills are essential. The candidate must be able to convey information in a clear, articulate, and refined manner, suitable for interactions with high-profile clients and stakeholders in a luxury environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• The candidate should have proven supervisory experience and a track record of acting as a team leader. This includes driving best practices, mentoring team members, and ensuring that the team operates cohesively and efficiently.
• The candidate must be highly detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of compensation and payroll management. They should also be adept at meeting deadlines, managing time effectively, and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Collaboration is key in this role. The ideal candidate will be a team player, contributing positively to the team dynamic, supporting colleagues, and working towards common goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. Advanced proficiency in Excel is particularly important, as this role involves complex data analysis and reporting. The candidate should be comfortable using these tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Self + Team Composure; ability to provide insight to foster trust
• May Require Weekends, Evenings and Holiday availability
• Experience managing Leave of Absence (LOA) is preferred. This includes understanding the policies and procedures related to LOA, ensuring compliance, and managing related administrative tasks efficiently.

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of USD $140K-$160K, 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 prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting 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.