Balenciaga Compensation and Benefits Assistant Manager

About Balenciaga

Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.

Balenciaga is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Assistant Manager to lead compensation and benefits, HR controls and budgeting, payroll, and HR systems across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. The role includes regional insurance renewals, benchmarking, incentive design, payroll oversight, and HR system implementation and support.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage compensation and benefits activities across Southeast Asia and Oceania.
• Coordinate annual group insurance renewals and liaise with brokers and insurers.
• Conduct compensation and benefits benchmarking and market surveys.
• Design and implement commission and incentive schemes for retail operations.
• Support the annual salary merit review process through data analysis and recommendations.
• Manage the full HR budget cycle.
• Analyze variances between HR operating costs and budget forecasts.
• Maintain accurate, current records in the HR budget system.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Southeast Asia and Oceania.
• Prepare and validate payroll variable reports covering new hires, resignations, and incentive payouts.
• Coordinate with the HR Shared Services Centre to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure payroll bank files are reviewed and approved by relevant stakeholders.
• Lead HR system implementations and upgrades, including Time & Attendance and HR Cost Control.
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to ensure system functionality and user adoption.
• Train and support HR and business users on system usage and enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in compensation and benefits, ideally in a retail or regional role.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Proven project management track record, especially in HR system implementation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Integrity, adaptability, collaboration, and a customer-centric mindset.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years in compensation and benefits, ideally in a retail or regional role.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.

Workplace

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.

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