Kering Group Compensation & Benefits Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group that manages a portfolio of maisons across fashion, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty. The group combines creative heritage with a commitment to sustainability, innovation and long-term brand stewardship, supporting maisons such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and others while operating as a centralized corporate partner to its brands.
Kering — Group Compensation & Benefits Manager in Paris. Lead compensation surveys, pay policy design and implementation across international maisons.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Group’s participation in general and sector compensation surveys and analyse results to inform strategic pay decisions.
- Contribute to the design and evolution of remuneration and benefits policies through rigorous data analysis.
- Support maisons in building competitive and locally adapted compensation packages.
- Manage implementation of a new compensation analytics and salary structure tool.
- Support preparation for regulatory changes affecting pay and ensure alignment with compliance requirements.
- Design and deliver training sessions and presentations on compensation and benefits topics.
- Contribute to the review and development of the Group’s international mobility policy framework.
- Manage relationships with survey vendors and other suppliers, including contract negotiation and supplier performance follow-up.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of job families and organisational structures across the Group’s maisons to ensure internal equity.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years’ experience in a Compensation & Benefits team or a human-resources/compensation consulting firm.
- Proven experience managing multi-country projects in an international environment.
- Strong familiarity with compensation structures, market surveys and job evaluation methodologies (e.g., Hay method).
- Demonstrated ability to analyse quantitative data, structure recommendations and defend positions with stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; experience delivering training to diverse, international audiences.
- Vendor management experience, including negotiation and contract management.
- Fluency in English.
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of professional experience within a Compensation & Benefits team or a compensation/human-resources consulting firm, with demonstrated responsibility for multi-country projects and interactions with international stakeholders.
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Kering promotes a creative, collaborative and sustainability-minded workplace where maisons retain their creative autonomy while benefiting from shared Group expertise. The Group emphasises diversity and inclusion, encourages cross-maison collaboration and seeks professionals who combine analytical rigour with strong interpersonal skills.
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