LVMH Payroll & HR Specialist
About LVMH
LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics is the fragrances and cosmetics division within the LVMH group, housing several prestige maisons and operating an extensive retail network across Greater China and internationally. As part of LVMH, the organisation combines luxury brand heritage with rigorous operational standards and a strong focus on retail excellence, talent development and cross‑functional collaboration.
LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics is hiring a Payroll & HR Specialist in Shanghai (Jing'an). Full‑time role managing retail payroll, compliance and HRIS initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute monthly payroll for full‑time and part‑time Beauty Consultants (BCs) and interns with complete accuracy and timeliness, maintaining strict internal controls.
- Validate BC attendance and leave records, verify supporting documentation, and advise retail teams on correct leave management to ensure policy consistency and audit readiness.
- Consolidate, validate and reconcile payroll input data across multiple retail brands in accordance with compensation guidelines and master data rules.
- Coordinate with local vendors (e.g., CIIC) to review social insurance contributions and Individual Income Tax (IIT) calculations to ensure compliance with Chinese labour, tax and social security regulations.
- Maintain organised, audit‑compliant payroll documentation and records in line with statutory and internal control requirements.
- Partner closely with HRBPs, Finance, Retail Operations and external vendors to resolve payroll queries and support audits.
- Support budgeting and labour‑cost reporting for retail staff, prepare payroll data for compensation benchmarking and monthly retail labour cost analyses.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to HRIS enhancements, system implementations, automation and payroll process optimisation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3–5 years’ payroll experience in an agency or multinational environment; retail payroll experience strongly preferred.
- Practical knowledge of China Labour Law, tax law, social security regulations and related payroll operations.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems; involvement in HRIS projects or implementations is an advantage.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Strong sense of responsibility, logical thinking, attention to detail and a proactive approach to process improvement.
- Excellent customer service, problem‑solving and interpersonal communication skills.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of hands‑on payroll experience in an agency or multinational company, preferably with exposure to retail payroll operations and vendor coordination.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
The organisation blends luxury brand craftsmanship with disciplined operational rigor typical of the LVMH group. Colleagues operate in a fast‑paced, retail‑centric environment that values attention to detail, cross‑functional partnership and continuous professional development.
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