Louis Vuitton Director of Payroll and Personnel Administration

Paris • France

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Louis Vuitton, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, has been synonymous with excellence since 1854. As part of the LVMH conglomerate, Louis Vuitton offers an unparalleled journey for its employees, characterized by innovation, ambition, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The brand is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and actively supports the employment of individuals with disabilities, celebrating the uniqueness of each team member.

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, and applicable collective or fiscal agreements.
4. Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and conventional obligations.
5. Supervise and ensure the reliability of 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, insurance, and other relevant organizations.
9. Control final account balances, end-of-contract indemnities, and specific treatments such as bonuses and profit-sharing.
10. Oversee the entire employee lifecycle management, including contracts, medical visits, absence management, and terminations.
11. Ensure proper maintenance of personnel files and compliance with GDPR standards.
12. Coordinate time management, including workday packages, time tracking, and overtime.
13. Supervise the application of internal policies such as telecommuting, mobility, and social benefits.
14. Manage, mentor, and develop a team of payroll administrators, 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. Lead regular team meetings, coordinate activities, and ensure adherence to critical deadlines.
18. Participate in the evolution or deployment of HRIS, payroll software, time management, and employee portals.
19. Propose and implement process optimization, simplification, and automation actions.
20. Lead cross-functional HR projects, such as payroll process redesign, post-merger harmonization, and outsourcing.
21. Monitor internal/external audits and implement necessary corrective actions.
22. Provide social analyses to management, including reports, HR dashboards, performance indicators, and payroll data.

1. Minimum 15 years of management experience in Payroll and Personnel Administration within a large, diverse organization.
2. Fluent in English and French; proficiency in Italian is a plus.
3. Expertise in SuccessFactors and Meta 4 software.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of labor and social law regulations.
5. Strong communication skills with diplomacy.
6. High level of organizational skills and adaptability.
7. Proactive and service-oriented mindset.

1. Leadership and team management
2. Strategic planning and implementation
3. Compliance and risk management
4. Advanced payroll and HRIS systems expertise
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Analytical and problem-solving abilities
7. Process optimization and project management

Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role within a large organization.

Louis Vuitton offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts, alongside opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the LVMH group.

Louis Vuitton fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values creativity, innovation, and diversity. The company encourages employees to embark on a unique career journey, offering a supportive environment where individual talents are recognized and nurtured.