Compensation & Benefits Specialist- Corporate- Louis Vuitton Americas

LVMH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount/perks

Two retirement plans with employer/con

Job summary

Louis Vuitton Americas is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join Corporate HR. Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, this role supports compensation, benefits, and payroll administration, with reporting, process improvement, and systems optimization.

This leader will be strong in analytical skills, possess confidence working with data & systems, and a proactive mindset. We are particularly interested in candidates who are excited to build their capabilities in AI, Power BI,

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of HR experience in payroll, compensation, HRIS, LOA or benefits administration.
• Retail industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit payroll pre-checks for accuracy.
• Partner with the LVMH Payroll team to support bi-weekly payroll processing for assigned regions.
• Process payroll exceptions, transfers, and adjustments through the time and attendance system in compliance with state-specific PTO and final pay laws, as well as company policies.
• Audit payroll practices for compliance with wage and hour regulations and support managers with guidance as needed.
• Run and review weekly payroll audit reports across the U.S.
• 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.
• Act as an escalation point for HR Business Partners on complex benefits-related matters.
• Support the annual U.S. Open Enrollment process, including employee communication, enrollment review, 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 related to 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/projects related to payroll, benefits, compliance, and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data reporting

HRIS experience

Payroll knowledge

Power BI

Power Automate

AI interest

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Compensation & Benefits Specialist- Corporate- Louis Vuitton Americas

Louis Vuitton Americas is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our Corporate HR team. Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, this role is a strong fit for a technically capable, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This position is responsible for supporting compensation, benefits, and payroll administration, while also contributing to reporting, process improvement, and systems optimization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, confidence working with data & systems, and a proactive mindset.

This leader will be strong in analytical skills, possess confidence working with data & systems, and a proactive mindset. We are particularly interested in candidates who are excited to build their capabilities in AI, Power BI, and Power Automate and who are motivated to identify smarter, more efficient ways of working.

This role will partner closely with HR Business Partners and LVMH Shared Services to ensure programs are administered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Payroll

• Review and audit bi-weekly payroll pre-checks to ensure employee data, pay changes, garnishments, and other payroll inputs are processed accurately
• Partner with the LVMH Payroll team to support bi-weekly payroll processing for assigned regions
• Process payroll exceptions, transfers, and adjustments through the time and attendance system in compliance with state-specific PTO and final pay laws, as well as company policies
• Audit payroll practices for compliance with wage and hour regulations and support managers with guidance as needed
• Run and review weekly payroll audit reports across the U.S.
• 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
• Act as an escalation point for HR Business Partners on complex benefits-related matters
• Support the annual U.S. Open Enrollment process, including employee communication, enrollment review, 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.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee data and execute high-quality data management processes
• Support HR administration related to 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

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• 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/projects related to payroll, benefits, compliance, and reporting

Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• 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

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of Human Resources experience, in payroll, compensation, HRIS, LOA 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

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of USD $90,000- $100,000 annually, plus the opportunity for a bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and two retirement plans, both with employer contributions.

Additional information

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting an inclusive workforce. In addition to a generous benefits package, unparalleled career development opportunities, both locally & globally, as an employee at Louis Vuitton, you can expect to be provided with industry-leading training, which will offer you an in-depth insight into the luxury and retail environment. Please see our Privacy Policy for information on the personal information we collect from job applicants, how we use it, and your rights with respect to this information.

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