Manager, Payroll & Benefits

Overview

Louis Vuitton Canada is seeking an accomplished Manager, Payroll and Benefits to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will ensure the flawless, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll and benefits for our diverse workforce across multiple provinces in Canada. Your expertise will help shape an exceptional employee experience and reinforce our brand’s reputation for operational excellence. You will report directly to the Director, Human Resources and act as a trusted advisor and partner, contributing to the strategic direction of our people operations.

• Payroll Management
  • Oversee the payroll cycle for a multi-location, multi-province organization, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for all employee groups, including hourly, salaried, full-time, part-time and seasonal team members.
  • Act as the principal liaison with our external payroll provider, ensuring seamless data transmission, robust compliance, and high standards of integrity in every aspect of payroll delivery.
  • Guarantee full compliance with all federal and provincial employment standards, CRA requirements, source deductions, remittances, and specific Quebec payroll requirements (RQ, CNESST, QPP, RL-1).
  • Manage complex pay structures, such as overtime, statutory holiday pay, vacation, commissions, and bonuses.
  • Efficiently manage payroll calendars, execute reconciliations, and handle year-end activities, including the preparation of T4s, T4
    
    As, and RL-1s.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and discrepancies, providing expert guidance and resolutions.
  • Continuously maintain and enhance payroll controls, documentation, and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Benefits Management
  • Lead the management and administration of our group benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement savings plans (RRSP, DPSP) and employee assistance programs.
  • Oversee employee enrollment, terminations, life events, and eligibility changes within the benefits programs.
  • Liaise effectively with benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Provide analytical insight to inform benefits renewals and cost analyses, while ensuring employees receive outstanding support and guidance.
  • Ensure all benefits programs adhere to provincial and federal legislation.
• Compensation Management & Projects
  • Lead all Louis Vuitton and LVMH global processes (annual compensation reviews, annual reports, etc.).
  • Provide comprehensive support for internal and external audits pertaining to payroll and benefits.
  • Build thoughtful compensation packages for all Manager roles and above, leveraging market compensation data and surveys.
  • Lead Pay Equity and Pay Transparency projects across Canada.
• Leadership and Collaboration
  • As a leader and mentor, foster the growth of the HR Coordinator and inspire cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and Retail teams to elevate the employee experience.
  • Drive continuous improvement through system enhancements, process innovation, and forward-thinking practices aligned with Louis Vuitton’s vision for the future.

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll and benefits management, preferably within a retail or multi-site environment.
• Strong experience managing multi-provincial Canadian payroll, including Quebec-specific requirements. A CPM, PCP or equivalent designation awarded by the National Payroll Institute is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of employment standards legislation across Ontario (ON), Alberta (AB), British Columbia (BC), Quebec (QC), as well as CRA and Revenu Québec requirements.
• Proven experience with various payroll and HRIS systems, with a preference for ADP.
• Strong Excel proficiency and exceptional data reconciliation skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to recognize, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills with a logical and solution-oriented approach.

• The role is based in our Corporate Office in Yorkville, Toronto (ON) and is mainly onsite.
• Salary range: $110,000–$140,000 CAD, with eligibility for the Corporate Bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, retirement plans, paid time off programs, and employee discount/perks.
• Opportunity for industry-leading training and career development locally and globally.
• Louis Vuitton is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout recruitment. If accommodation is needed, please contact our toll-free hotline at

Please note, we appreciate all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reference LVM
31297