Moët Hennessy Director of Compensation and HR Systems, EMEA

About Moët Hennessy

Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits division of LVMH, brings together some of the world’s most storied maisons, uniting centuries of craftsmanship with a distinctly contemporary spirit. As an employer, it offers an international environment where heritage, excellence, creativity, and responsible innovation shape every profession, from vineyards and cellars to marketing, distribution, finance, and hospitality. The group values talent capable of honoring exceptional savoir-faire while anticipating the expectations of discerning consumers worldwide. Through its global reach, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to sustainability, Moët Hennessy provides careers defined by prestige, purpose, and the pursuit of enduring luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of compensation, benefits, salaries, and benchmarking practices, tracking modern compensation trends
• Collaborate with Compensation & Benefits teams across the organization to align EMEA practices with group guidelines and local legal requirements, including equal pay policies
• Direct the annual compensation review (ICR) process for the EMEA region
• Establish and manage a fair and competitive compensation structure through market-based research and analysis
• Assess and enhance current benefits offerings to support business strategy and employee attraction and retention
• Manage compensation packages for EMEA executive committee members and key functions, validating standard packages submitted by local markets
• Present and submit senior management compensation packages to group reward leadership for approval
• Ensure consistency of international mobility packages across EMEA
• Prepare, present, and submit expatriate packages to group reward leadership and executive leadership
• Coach and train market-based HR teams on compensation and benefits strategy, international mobility, and compensation analysis
• Anticipate and support compliance with salary transparency regulations and evolving European regulatory requirements
• Manage labor costs and workforce evolution in collaboration with the Finance team
• Develop and drive HR key performance indicators (KPIs) in partnership with social HR control and cost management functions to enable data-driven decision-making
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of HR data and develop data literacy across the team
• Oversee and optimize existing HR information systems
• Drive implementation of new solutions to support EMEA strategic objectives
• Lead the EMEA payroll and HR administration transformation project, including tool selection, process harmonization, and change management
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of HR systems and payroll solutions
• Guarantee security, compliance, and integrity of HR data
• Manage, lead, and develop a team of three direct reports and coordinate payroll teams across EMEA markets
• Ensure regional coordination across all EMEA-based teams
• Partner with the Talent Management leader to align talent development with compensation evolution
• Support the team in HR digital transformation and deployment of new HR systems
• Brief and educate the EMEA executive committee and local leaders on compensation and benefits fundamentals and HR systems, ensuring consistent communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in compensation, benefits, and HR systems management
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams with the ability to influence HR communities
• Established expertise in developing compensation and benefits principles, policies, and international mobility management, ideally within multinational organizations or HR consulting firms
• Ability to partner with and influence business leaders to develop and implement strategic policies and programs aligned with organizational priorities
• Experience managing complex local and regional projects
• Skill in stakeholder management and excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Knowledge of compensation, benefits, and employment laws and regulations across EMEA markets
• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel, with strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Experience managing HR information systems (HRIS) projects and payroll transformation at regional scale
• Ability to manage and develop a dedicated HR Systems team

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in compensation, benefits policy development, and human resources management, with substantial exposure to multi-country or regional operations. Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing HR teams, influencing organizational leadership, and delivering complex HR transformation initiatives at scale.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

Culture

Moët Hennessy offers a workplace culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and the art of hospitality, where employees contribute to some of the world’s most prestigious wines and spirits Maisons. The environment combines international collaboration with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation, encouraging teams to preserve tradition while shaping the future of luxury experiences.

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