Chanel Rewards Manager

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent, global haute couture and luxury goods maison renowned for its craftsmanship, iconic design and selective distribution. As a major employer in fashion and beauty, Chanel combines heritage creativity with rigorous operational standards and a commitment to developing talent across regional markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design and review reward programs in close partnership with internal and external compensation, benefits, and mobility experts
• Lead regular retail compensation and sales incentive plan reviews and propose modifications as appropriate
• Conduct regular market competitiveness analysis against comparable market data and industry benchmarks
• Advise market P&O teams and business managers regarding rewards programs and strategic proposals
• Provide analysis and market intelligence supporting union negotiation cycles in partnership with employee relations teams
• Support implementation of competitive benefits and wellness programs with selected vendors
• Conduct job evaluation in partnership with compensation experts, market P&O teams, and business managers
• Manage job evaluation records and conduct annual reviews on job grade assignments
• Advise on appropriate job profiles and benchmark proposals for new and evolved positions
• Manage Annual Compensation Review cycles and collect market trends on merit increases and macroeconomic data
• Develop, maintain and execute manager training programmes for ACR processes
• Conduct annual benefits reviews to ensure competitiveness of benefits provisions
• Participate in annual salary and benefits surveys, manage data submission, and analyse results
• Manage partnerships with service providers to ensure professional and cost-effective service delivery
• Lead rewards-related projects as assigned and maintain awareness of emerging market trends

Qualifications

• University degree in HR, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years' experience in rewards management, preferably in multinational organisations, retail businesses, or innovative industries
• Strong track record leading and implementing rewards projects
• Well versed with local employment law and labour regulations
• Working knowledge of sales incentive plan design and expatriate compensation management
• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across organisational levels

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of specialized expertise in rewards management, preferably gained within multinational organisations, retail-focused businesses, or companies operating in innovative industries. Demonstrated success leading and implementing comprehensive rewards projects, coupled with strong knowledge of local employment law and regulation. Essential experience includes designing sales incentive plans and managing expatriate compensation structures. Proficiency in job evaluation methodologies and the ability to engage professionally with stakeholders across all organisational levels is required.

Education

University degree or higher qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, creative excellence and discretion, balanced with professional rigor and international collaboration. The workplace values tastefulness, attention to detail and a commitment to developing talent across disciplines and markets.

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