Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Expert

Description

Join our dynamic team as a Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Expert, where your expertise will be pivotal in shaping an exceptional employee experience across multiple international markets. We are looking for a professional with a proven track record of payroll excellence, robust compliance management, and a meticulous approach to compensation and benefits. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong technical acumen and a passion for fostering a positive and compliant workplace, this critical role offers significant impact and growth opportunities

At Louis Vuitton, this position plays a key role in supporting employees and leadership by delivering flawless payroll operations, robust administration, and competitive compensation and benefits practices. You will work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, external providers, and local authorities, contributing to a compliant, audit-ready, and continuously improving HR ecosystem.

Les missions

Payroll, C&B; Expertise & Compliance

• Execute accurate multi-country payrolls, maintaining data integrity and compliance with local statutory requirements (tax, social contributions) and LVMH guidelines.
• Manage payroll calendars, journals, and all statutory local payments.
• Act as primary contact for payroll inquiries from employees, tax authorities, and governmental agencies.
• Monitor legislative changes, ensuring continuous compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and manage external payroll provider relationships, including evaluations.
• Oversee year-end reconciliation and system procedures.

Administration & Data Governance

• Ensure clean, secure, and accurate payroll and HR data.
• Administer end-to-end payroll processes for starters/leavers, ensuring local compliance.
• Manage payroll systems integrity, record absences, and maintain GDPR-compliant internal records.
• Drive digitalization and continuous improvement in administrative and payroll processes.

Benefits Management

• Coordinate with HRBPs and benefit providers, managing contracts, renewals, and compliance.
• Benchmark local benefits for competitiveness and update/manage benefits databases.
• Provide clear guidance to employees on benefits.
• Support annual performance/salary reviews (ICR) and collaborate with HR Director on payroll, reward, and talent alignment.
• Assist with offer preparation and international relocation processes.

Reporting & Analytics

• Generate monthly/annual HR reports (headcount, turnover, recruitment, mobility).
• Provide data for annual social reporting.
• Share trends, risks, and insights with stakeholders.
• Maintain HR trackers for various absences.

Profil

Minimum 5-7 yrs work experience Proven experience in payroll management and HR administration within a complex Strong understanding of payroll compliance, statutory reporting, and audit Experience working with external payroll providers and cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal). Core Payroll & Compensation Skills Multi-country payroll processing and statutory compliance Payroll systems, HRIS, and data validation End-to-end starters, leavers, and absence administration Benefits management: healthcare, pension, insurance, mobility support Payroll reporting, analytics, and statutory filings Role-Specific Skills Payroll calendars, cut-offs, and validation cycles Compensation benchmarking and market analysis Payroll controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness Vendor, provider, and HRBP coordination Process documentation, optimization, and digital workflow implementation Core Behavioral Skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Accountability, ownership, and reliability Discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism Role-Specific Behavioral Skills Analytical mindset and trend insight interpretation Structured, methodical, and process-oriented thinking Proactive problem-solving and solution orientation Clear communication and advisory approach Adaptability and openness to new tools and digital solutions