Sr. Manager, Total Rewards and People Operations

Are you ready for a world of possibilities?

You embark on a career journey with the leaders of luxury wines, champagnes, and spirits, within the prestigious LVMH Group. From nature to communities, you’ll craft unforgettable experiences that drive the collective success of our 26 Maisons – each one with a unique heritage and set within the most remarkable terroirs the world has to offer. You enter a world of possibility where career development opportunities across our Maisons, our 5 global regions, and the entire LVMH Group, are unmatched. You join a passionate community of talents that spans four generations and combines a wealth of roles and skillsets from the roots of the vine to the glass and everything in between. You discover our essential relationship with our terroirs, and how we nurture and preserve the soils which are the source of our singular products. Our global Living Soils Living Together program has four key commitments for 2030: regenerating soils, mitigating our climate impact, engaging society, and empowering our people. You will share in our passion for hosting, for art-de-vivre as well as our pride in creating products that celebrate life’s most memorable milestones, while always experienced through measured, responsible tasting.

Moët Hennessy is proud to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment for all. As an employer, Moët Hennessy offers unique journeys throughout its global ecosystem, opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally. If you want to inspire and be inspired, to craft experiences and experience the best in craftsmanship, this is where you’ll flourish.

The Sr. Manager, Total Rewards and People Operations leads the Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, HR Data Analytics, International and Domestic Mobility, and Payroll strategies, functions and processes for Moët Hennessy USA. This role serves as a strategic business partner to the organization, providing specialized expertise and collaborating with the SVP People, People Partners, and business leaders to continually evaluate and evolve the company's Total Rewards & People Operations strategy, and drive policy creation that ensures organizational effectiveness and enhances the employee experience. This HR role serves as a key member of the MHUSA People team, under the leadership of the SVP, People and of the MH Global Director, Compensation and Benefits. In these capacities, the role provides critical business insights to drive Total Rewards consistencies and efficiencies across MHUSA, shaping the creation and evolution of broader policies and practices.

Office/Location: Hybrid 3x a week based out of NYC Office

Compensation: $140,000-$155,000/ annually + bonus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Use market data, benchmarking insights, and internal analytics to design and maintain competitive salary structures, pay ranges, and incentive frameworks, ensuring consistency and strong talent positioning across the organization.
• Fully own and oversee the annual ICR process, including planning, governance, and communications. Review internal equity across teams, conduct pay gap analysis, and recommend adjustments to ensure fairness, compliance, and alignment with compensation philosophy.
• Provide strategic compensation support to business leaders and People Partners, including reviewing, approving, and advising on compensation proposals for new hires, promotions, adjustments, and organizational changes.
• Oversee the administration of all compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and executive compensation, ensuring equitable application, process consistency, and alignment with LVMH and MH Global guidance.
• Direct the strategy and administration of all employee benefits programs, including health & welfare plans, 401(k), and LVMH-sponsored offerings. Serve as the primary escalation point and ensure an integrated, employee-centric experience.
• Lead the administration of all leave programs, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and clear support for employees, managers, and People Partners.
• Lead and coordinate Total Rewards support for Domaine Chandon California and Joseph Phelps Vineyards across all North American programs, ensuring consistent, responsive guidance and alignment with broader regional strategies and practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of total rewards programs through benchmarking, program evaluation, and implementation of actionable enhancements to optimize effectiveness and employee experience.

HR Operations (HRIS, Payroll, Compliance):

• Oversee HR operations across HRIS, payroll, and compliance, ensuring systems, processes, and controls enable accurate data, timely payroll, and regulatory adherence.
• Lead system governance and optimization, partnering with LVMH/global HRIS to improve workflows, ensure data integrity, and enhance the employee experience across HR systems.
• Ensure accurate, compliant payroll administration in partnership with Finance and LVMH teams, establishing clear processes, calendarizing deadlines, and reducing operational risks.
• Manage corporate and regulatory compliance activities, including policy governance, mandatory training, audit readiness, and coordination with LVMH on compliance standards and campaigns.

HR Data:

• Lead the strategy and governance of HR data and reporting, ensuring data accuracy, consistent reporting standards, and strong system controls across all HR platforms.
• Develop dashboards, analytics tools, and data visualizations, serving as the organization’s primary resource reporting for the People and cross-functional teams.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports that support workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with global MH and LVMH teams on system enhancements, automation opportunities, and technology rollouts to improve data quality, reporting capability, and overall HR operational performance.

International and Domestic Mobility:

• Lead global mobility, domestic relocation, and expatriate programs, ensuring consistent, compliant processes that support employee transitions and business needs.
• Oversee visa management, expatriate benefits, relocation policies, and vendor relationships, ensuring a seamless employee experience and strong compliance with global and local requirements.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and program governance for mobility initiatives and collaborate with LVMH/MH Global teams to ensure alignment on policies, escalations, and program evolution.

Total Rewards Team Leadership:

• Provide dynamic and motivational leadership to the Total Rewards Team and guide their ongoing professional development. As a leader within the MHUSA People team, as well as the MH Global team, inspire high performance within the HR community in the pursuit of meeting team and organizational objectives.
• Maintain a flexible and adaptable mindset by continually evaluating, revising and responding with agility to meet rapidly evolving business needs, and perform other functions and duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, human resources, or related field. Post graduate education a plus.

Professional Experience

8+ years of relevant Human Resources, Compensation and Benefits management experience, including working with, supporting and influencing senior level executives.

5+ years of international and/or domestic mobility experience.

5+ years of experience planning and managing resources to deliver high-quality results that are aligned with key organizational objectives. Continually guiding the professional growth and development of team members to achieve career goals and to maximize individual and team contributions to the organization.

Experience working with and/or in the implementation of HR Technology and Payroll platforms

Experience with data analytics and HR metrics, including visual representation and decision support insights

Practical/Technical Knowledge

• Ability to manage processes and support decision making on sensitive and confidential issues
• Strong technical and analytical skills, ability to manage, organize, combine, and interpret substantial amounts of data from disparate sources to develop and present insights that support effective decision making
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with laws, rules and regulations related to compensation management and international assignments.
• Advanced MS Excel skills capable of utilizing advanced functions for data analysis and reporting. Power BI and analytics tools.
• Experience in managing transformation projects and performance management processes
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with different levels within and outside the People team

Health and Wellness: medical, dental, vision, mental health support resources, fertility and family building programs. Financial Benefits: competitive salary, retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k) with company match), financial coaching, legal resources, commuter benefits, pet, renter, home and auto group rates, life insurance and disability coverage. Work-Life Balance hybrid work schedule, generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including vacation, sick leave, personal and wellness days and paid parental leave. Professional Development: opportunities for training and continuing education, tuition reimbursement. Employee Perks: Plum Benefits and Perkspot.External applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.