Chanel Rewards Manager
- Location
- SeoulSeoulSouth Korea
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
About %s
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.
Chanel in Seoul seeks a Rewards Manager to lead compensation & benefits strategy for the Korea organisation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute compensation and benefits strategy for the Korea organisation in alignment with global total rewards frameworks.
- Own salary benchmarking, market pay analysis and job levelling; recommend pay structures, salary ranges and differential adjustments.
- Design and administer annual salary review, short‑term incentive plans and performance–pay governance, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Manage localized benefits programmes and vendor relationships (insurance, retirement, wellbeing), negotiating terms and ensuring service delivery.
- Provide data‑driven insights through compensation analytics, modelling and reporting to HR leadership and senior management.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent teams on reward communications, pay transparency initiatives and retention strategies.
- Lead or mentor junior rewards specialists and coordinate with regional/global rewards centres of excellence on policy implementation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field; master’s degree or relevant professional certification preferred (e.g., CCP).
- Proven experience in compensation and benefits with demonstrated ownership of total rewards programmes in a multinational environment.
- Strong knowledge of Korean labour law and statutory benefits, and experience aligning local programmes with global reward policies.
- Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and presenting recommendations to executive leadership.
- Excellent analytical capability with experience in pay benchmarking, job evaluation and incentive plan design.
Skills
Experience
Senior rewards professional with approximately 7+ years in compensation & benefits, including hands‑on regional or country responsibility; prior experience in luxury retail or consumer goods preferred and experience managing or mentoring small teams.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or related; postgraduate degree or professional rewards designation preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
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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