Louis Vuitton Director of Payroll and Personnel Administration

Paris • France

Friday, October 17, 2025

Louis Vuitton, a distinguished entity within the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the luxury fashion industry. The brand offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and ambition are nurtured, providing employees with the opportunity to embark on a unique professional journey. Louis Vuitton is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities.

1. Develop and implement payroll and personnel administration strategy in collaboration with HR and executive management.
2. Define and evolve internal procedures to ensure quality, compliance, performance, and risk management.
3. Maintain continuous monitoring of social legislation, case law, collective agreements, and applicable tax regulations.
4. Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and conventional obligations.
5. Supervise and secure the entire payroll process, from data collection to payslip issuance and payment.
6. Validate payroll software and HRIS configurations in collaboration with IT teams and external providers.
7. Manage social declarations, social charges, taxes, and contributions within deadlines.
8. Oversee relationships with social, fiscal, retirement, and insurance organizations.
9. Control final account balances, end-of-contract indemnities, and specific treatments (bonuses, profit-sharing, etc.).
10. Oversee the management of the employee lifecycle: employment contracts, medical visits, absence and leave management, amendments, attestations, exits, and disciplinary actions.
11. Ensure proper maintenance of personnel files and compliance with GDPR standards.
12. Coordinate work time management (day packages, time tracking, modulation, on-call, overtime).
13. Supervise the implementation of internal policies (telework, mobility, social benefits).
14. Manage, support, structure, and develop a team of payroll managers, HR administration officers, and HRIS specialists.
15. Define roles, responsibilities, and objectives, and organize workload distribution.
16. Foster a culture of quality, reliability, and service among internal clients.
17. Conduct regular team meetings, coordinate activities, and ensure adherence to critical deadlines (payroll closure, declarations, audits).
18. Actively participate in the evolution or deployment of HRIS, payroll software, time management, HR document management, or employee portals.
19. Propose and implement actions for optimization, simplification, and automation of internal processes.
20. Lead cross-functional HR projects (payroll process redesign, post-merger harmonization, outsourcing, etc.).
21. Monitor internal/external audits and implement necessary corrective actions.
22. Provide social analyses to management: reports, HR dashboards, performance indicators, payroll expenses.

1. Minimum 15 years of management experience in payroll and personnel administration within a large, diverse organization (Retail, Operations, Supply Chain).
2. Fluent in English and French; proficiency in Italian is advantageous.
3. Expertise in labor law and social law regulations.

1. Proficiency in Success Factor and Meta 4 software.
2. Strong communication skills with diplomacy.
3. Exceptional organizational skills and adaptability.
4. Proactive and service-oriented mindset.

Minimum 10 years of experience in payroll and personnel administration management.

Louis Vuitton offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts on luxury products.

The culture at Louis Vuitton is one of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. Employees are encouraged to express their individuality and contribute to the brand's legacy of luxury and craftsmanship. The company values diversity and promotes a supportive and collaborative work environment.