Compensation & Benefit Manager Mediterranean
Louis Vuitton · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job highlights
- Manage compensation and benefits programs across 7 countries.
- Develop strategies to attract and retain top talent.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and policies.
- Oversee payroll processing and HR administration.
- Collaborate with regional and global HR teams.
About the role
About The Job
The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Louis Vuitton's compensation and benefits programs across the Mediterranean region. This role ensures programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with CoDir, EMEA, and Maison goals. It requires a deep understanding of labor market trends, practices, and relevant legal/regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits Management:
- Develop and manage compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent.
- Conduct annual and ad hoc market and trend analysis using salary survey data and market research.
- Annually assess benefits offerings and recommend improvements or adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and legal regulations related to employee conditions.
- Develop competitive package proposals for managerial roles and international mobility.
- Liaise with local key players in each country for benefits matters (brokers, insurance companies, service providers).
- Ensure the implementation of group commission and compensation policies at the local level.
- Contribute to the definition and continuous improvement of regional C&B policies, aligning EMEA guidelines with local market realities.
- Support regional implementation of pay transparency requirements, including local adaptation of EMEA frameworks, data collection, pay gap monitoring, and compliance with country-specific equality obligations.
- Develop and roll out communication and training tools to support HRBPs in managing and understanding C&B policies effectively across the region.
Payroll, Legal & Administration:
- Ensure optimization and proper functioning of payroll systems, maintaining compliance with labor legislation.
- Interpret and implement Human Resources policies concerning administration, benefits, compensation, etc.
- Review and propose improvements for existing processes and policies.
- Monitor, approve, and control payroll processing for the 7 countries in the Mediterranean region.
- Maintain individual employee records for all corporate staff and manage HR aspects of their payroll confidentially.
- Interpret and update the HR team on changes in local regulations or collective agreements impacting C&B conditions and the business.
- Manage all immigration-related processes, including work permits, visa applications, and administrative authorizations for international assignments; act as the primary contact with local legal partners and LVMH mobility teams for compliance.
- Ensure compliance with each country's equality requirements.
HR Budget Construction, KPIs & Reporting:
- Prepare and submit monthly and annual social reports on key HR indicators for corporate (Louis Vuitton & LVMH) and auditors.
- Prepare and follow up on monthly key social indicators and relevant KPIs (absenteeism, turnover, staff flexibility, etc.).
Relevant Scope Measures
- Number of Countries: 7 (Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Kazakhstan)
- Workplace: Madrid, with sporadic travel throughout the region.
- Direct Reports: 4 (including 1 Junior/trainee)
Profile
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or Law.
Experience:
- Ideal 5-7 years of experience in C&B, with a mix of in-house and consulting backgrounds.
- Experience in a retail, service-related environment, or an international company covering multiple markets is strongly preferred.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in Spanish labor law and employee relations, as Spain is the largest market in the region.
Other Skills and Necessary Qualifications:
- Proficient in Spanish and English; French is an advantage.
- Deadline and detail-oriented.
- Service-oriented.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; exhibiting trust and integrity.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel required, with a good understanding and interpretation of figures.
- Must possess a work permit in the EU and a valid Schengen VISA.
Additional Information
Organizational Structure - Reporting Relationships:
- Internal Stakeholders: Country & Region HR teams, Retail Teams, Country Finance & Accounting teams.
- External Stakeholders: LVMH Payroll & Benefits teams, External local payroll partners in each country, Vendors and suppliers of benefits in each country.
Key skills/competency
- Compensation and Benefits
- HR Management
- Payroll
- Labor Law
- International Mobility
- Data Analysis
- Excel Proficiency
- Policy Development
- Employee Relations
- HR Reporting
Skills & topics
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- HR Manager
- Mediterranean
- Louis Vuitton
- Luxury Retail
- International HR
- Payroll Management
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Retention
- Spanish Labor Law
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight C&B experience, international scope, and Spanish labor law knowledge relevant to Louis Vuitton's Mediterranean region.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize advanced Excel, data analysis, communication, and multi-country payroll management.
- Demonstrate international acumen: Provide examples of managing cross-border HR initiatives and compliance.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you handle complex C&B challenges and stakeholder management.
- Research Louis Vuitton's values: Align your application and interview responses with their commitment to luxury, service, and talent development.
Technical preparation
Master advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.,Familiarize with compensation benchmarking tools.,Review Spanish labor law and HR compliance.,Understand payroll systems and processes.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing C&B across multiple countries.,How do you ensure policy compliance and equity?,Tell us about a challenging HR project.,How do you handle confidential employee data?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Compensation & Benefits Manager role at Louis Vuitton Mediterranean?
- The Compensation & Benefits Manager at Louis Vuitton Mediterranean is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation and benefits programs across 7 countries, ensuring competitiveness, equity, and compliance with local labor laws and company goals.
- What level of experience is required for the Compensation & Benefits Manager position at Louis Vuitton?
- The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally with a mix of in-house and consulting backgrounds, and experience in international or retail environments.
- Which countries are included in the Mediterranean region for this role at Louis Vuitton?
- The role covers 7 countries: Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Greece, Turkey, Israel, and Kazakhstan.
- What are the key skills needed for the Compensation & Benefits Manager at Louis Vuitton?
- Key skills include proficiency in Spanish and English, advanced Excel, strong organizational and communication abilities, a detail-oriented approach, and knowledge of Spanish labor law.
- Is French language proficiency required for the Compensation & Benefits Manager role at Louis Vuitton?
- Proficiency in Spanish and English is required. While French is considered an advantage, it is not a mandatory requirement for this specific role.
- What is the work arrangement for the Compensation & Benefits Manager at Louis Vuitton?
- The position is based in Madrid, Spain, with the expectation of sporadic travel throughout the Mediterranean region.
- Does the Compensation & Benefits Manager role involve direct reports at Louis Vuitton?
- Yes, the Compensation & Benefits Manager will have 4 direct reports, including one junior trainee position.
- What kind of HR reporting is expected from the Compensation & Benefits Manager at Louis Vuitton?
- The role involves preparing and submitting monthly & annual social reports on key HR indicators for corporate and auditors, as well as tracking monthly social indicators and KPIs like absenteeism and turnover.
- What specific legal knowledge is particularly important for this role at Louis Vuitton?
- Strong knowledge and experience in Spanish labor law and employee relations are crucial, as Spain represents the largest market within the Mediterranean region covered by this role.
- What is Louis Vuitton's stance on pay transparency and equality within this role?
- The Compensation & Benefits Manager will support the regional implementation of pay transparency requirements and ensure compliance with country-specific equality obligations across the Mediterranean region.