Director, Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

New York, NY

Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Director of Compensation, Benefits and HR Operations to join the Human Resources team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters. Marc Jacobs International is part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) fashion division and operates in the wholesale and direct to consumer retail markets.

Areas of focus: Execute all reporting and project needs including but not limited to quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports; provide analysis as required. Write, maintain and support a variety of reports and queries with the end result of positively impacting the employee experience. Serve as HR Project Manager for LVMH and MJI local and global projects.

Direct Reports: Associate – Payroll & Human Resources, HR Operations Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy
Execute company strategies to attract and retain talents to support business objectives
Focus on managing talent gaps and effective succession planning to increase retention and engagement.
People Development
Ensure proper onboarding for all new hires – continue to upgrade process with an eye on Employer Branding
Coach Managers in the field to enhance leadership capabilities across retail network.
Ensure development plans are in place and activated
Manage Organization Management Review (OMR) efforts.
Manage annual Performance Review process
Support the execution of programs that drive development of key talents – utilize LVMH offerings when appropriate
Employee Relations
Main point of contact for all employee relations issues
Manage harassment claims, conduct investigations, mediate situations
Compensation & Benefits/Payroll/Budget/Data Reporting
Manage budgets, forecasts and strategic plans (R1/R2, Strat plans, Social Reports, etc) – partnering closely with Finance team and brand leaders.
Ensure employee compensation is in line with budget and external benchmarks; perform market research as needed
Manage annual ICR process.
Manage on-boarding, headcount management and terminations.
Partner with HR team regarding payroll, HRIS integrity and reporting
Ensure LOA and Workers Comp Claims are effectively executed
Recruitment
Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage Retail recruitment needs both for immediate and anticipated needs.
Monitor new store/locations to ensure they are staffed according to plan/budget
Support managers at store level how to effectively interview and assess talent.
Management and Corporate Relations
One direct report
Liaise with CCO, Retail, Wholesale teams, international teams and LVMH Inc
This position serves as a technical point of contact for all payroll processes and HRIS systems procedure and support.
Understand US and Canada Payroll Processing – must be able to step into the Payroll role in case of absence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

10+ years of experience, minimum of two years of experience in business analytics and reporting experience, minimum of two years of US and Canada Payroll preferred
The desire to flex and tune your skills using Excel, Cognos, or other HR or BI software; excitement of a back of house reporting function is critical to your success
Strong analytical skills with experience joining data from multiple sources
Must be able to handle confidential / sensitive information
Strong interpersonal skills to interface with all levels within the organization
Able to work independently and take initiative
Support and lead multiple projects and prioritize deadlines
Strong ability to communicate compensation process and strategies with HR partners and business
Familiarity with HR processes, systems, tools, and programs (experience with Ultipro is a plus)
Ability to shuffle competing priorities while communicating and driving quality results
In compliance with the Order of New York City’s Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace, candidates will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by their first day of employment.

SALARY RANGE:

$173,000 - $224,000