Louis Vuitton Compensation and Benefits Specialist

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Review and audit biweekly payroll pre-checks to verify employee data, pay changes, garnishments, and other payroll inputs are processed accurately.
• Partner with the LVMH Payroll team to support biweekly payroll processing for assigned regions.
• Process payroll exceptions, transfers, and adjustments through the time and attendance system, complying with state-specific PTO and final-pay laws and company policies.
• Audit payroll practices for wage-and-hour compliance and guide managers as needed.
• Run and review weekly U.S. payroll audit reports.
• Process ad hoc final-pay calculations, including California final-pay requirements.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, life insurance, employee assistance, retirement, and other plans.
• Support benefit enrollments, eligibility updates, and employee changes.
• Partner with third-party vendors on relocation support for new and existing employees.
• Serve as an escalation point for HR Business Partners on complex benefits matters.
• Support the annual U.S. Open Enrollment process, including employee communications, enrollment reviews, and eligibility audits.
• Prepare and process ad hoc benefits reporting, including true-ups, ACA, BLS, and related reporting.
• Provide coverage for the LOA Manager during absences.
• Maintain accurate employee data and execute high-quality data management processes.
• Support HR administration for payroll, benefits, time away from work, and employee systems.
• Assist employees with timekeeping, onboarding, and self-service tools.
• Partner with Retail Managers to ensure new hires are set up accurately and on time in HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Develop analytics and reporting to support program effectiveness and operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate existing processes.
• Provide recommendations and user feedback for HRIS enhancements and related projects.
• Support reporting for the LVMH Social Report and validate data accuracy through detailed analysis.
• Partner with the Payroll & Benefits Manager on other significant ad hoc initiatives and projects related to payroll, benefits, compliance, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of human resources experience in payroll, compensation, HRIS, leave of absence, or benefits administration.
• Retail industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn HRIS, payroll, and employee management systems.
• Experience with Power BI and Power Automate preferred.
• Interest in developing skills in AI, automation, and data visualization.
• Experience processing final pay by state, especially California.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Technically strong and comfortable working with systems, data, and reporting.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Confident taking initiative and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, professional, and solutions-focused.

Skills

Experience

7–10 years of human resources experience in payroll, compensation, HRIS, leave of absence, or benefits administration; retail industry experience preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 90,000 to USD 100,000 per annum.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity; medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; paid time off programs; employee discounts and perks; and two retirement plans, both with employer contributions.

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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