Compensation & Benefits Manager

About The Job

Since 1854, the innovation and creativity of Louis Vuitton’s expert craftsmanship has been passed from generation to generation. Louis Vuitton U.S. Manufacturing (LVUSM) is a part of this rich history and tradition, and proudly operates workshops in California and Texas.

We are seeking a Compensation and Benefits (C&B) Manager to lead all aspects of our organization’s compensation, benefits, HRIS, and payroll, strategies, policies, and program designs, for all LVUSM workshops. At Louis Vuitton, People Make the Difference and this position will be a key business partner to Human Resources colleagues, the LVUSM Leadership Team, and the Louis Vuitton Headquarters, to ensure that all programs are aligned with the Company’s strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, the C&B Manager will have ownership of the following key areas:

Designs programs to attract, retain and engage a highly skilled workforce, while maintaining compliance, internal equity, and desirability.Leads the evaluation and alignment of individual positions and job levels to ensure career framework and compensation structure.Owns all activity related to published compensation surveys throughout the year and audits survey output, market trends and competitive pay positions.Leads, implements, and coordinates health and welfare and retirement programs ensuring competitive, sustainable, cost-effective plans and programs for all employees.Establishes and manages compensation and benefits related budgets, provides forecasts and actuals, prepares accruals, and provides audit support as needed.Provides accurate and detailed models and projections for staff costs-related projects and initiatives such as compensation plan changes, benefits plan changes, organizational changes, and headcount scenarios.Coordinates the annual compensation review process (ICR) to ensure successful delivery.Audits, approves, and controls the payroll processing for all LVUSM entities.Coordinates all aspects of the LVMH Social Reports. Liaises with Paris and applicable departments to gather the required information and streamlines processes for accurate results.Prepare compensation proposals.

Profile

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or other relevant field of study1-2 years of Finance experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or hospitality, is plus8+ years of compensation, benefits, HR operations/systems experience with a minimum of 3 years in leading C&B strategies, plans, and initiativesKnowledge of leading practices and external trends in compensation, benefits, and HR systems.Knowledge of current practices in equity plan administration including strong capacity in understanding and managing plan provisions, understanding implications of plan changes and relatedKnowledge of legal and regulatory compliance for benefit plansAdvanced proficiency in Excel requiredProficiency in Spanish and/or French is a plusAgile approach with the ability to be tactical and strategicDrive for results without compromising ethics and qualityStrong capacity to work autonomously in an evolving and fast-paced environmentEffective communicator, able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of settings, adjusting the message to match the audience

Joining our team means directly participating in the development of our products, contributing to the achievement of our manufacturing and quality objectives, and thus the success of Louis Vuitton in the United States. If you excel in a vibrant environment and enjoy collaborating with high caliber talent to achieve common goals, we want to meet you!

SALARY: The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of USD$118,000 - $148,000 annually, plus the opportunity for a bonus.

Additional information

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes

Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the 1st of the month following your start date401k Retirement PlanProfit Sharing PlanPaid Time OffCompany Paid HolidaysShort and Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Discount and access to other LVMH Brand discounts

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

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Recruitment steps

Our standard recruitment process includes the following steps

Initial Zoom interview with a Talent Acquisition team memberInitial Zoom interview with the Hiring ManagerOn Site interview(s) with the Hiring Manager and/or an HR member

Please note that given the seniority or needs of the role, we may deviate from the above process.