Global Compensation & Benefits Director

Barrière is seeking a Global Compensation & Benefits Director 

As a strategic business partner, The Global Compensation & Benefits Director will lead the development and execution of Barrière’s global total rewards strategy.
This role will strategically align Barrière’s rewards structure with business objectives while integrating and optimizing the use of our HR Information Systems (HRIS) to streamline our compensation and benefits processes.
The Director will foster a fair, cost-effective, and legally compliant rewards environment across international markets, driving consistency and efficiency in managing global pay and benefits programs.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Compensation Strategy & Management

• Design and implement the ‘Total Rewards’ strategy.

• Establish a job evaluation and benchmarking system to ensure internal equity and the Group’s competitive positioning.

• M&A : Lead C&B audits (due diligence) and post-acquisition harmonization.

• Drive the annual salary review process and ensure the final authority for validating compensation packages for new hires and promotions.

Global Mobility & Compliance

• Define and deploy the Group’s international mobility policy.

• Ensure international regulatory compliance regarding pay equity.

• Guarantee adherence to local regulations (GDPR, labor laws) and anticipate legal shifts, particularly the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

HRIS & Digital Transformation

• Standardize and optimize global C&B procedures in collaboration with the HRIS team.

• Manage relationships with external service providers and vendors.

• Support HR teams in utilizing tools for payroll, salary reviews, and benefits administration.

Collaboration & Strategic Partnership

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior management, driving C&B initiatives aligned with the corporate vision.

• Lead global strategic HR projects related to total compensation.

• Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the organization, ensuring a clear understanding of the unique needs and challenges.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Human Resources with at least 10 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken). Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in an international environment.
• Strong international experience.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in a job evaluation methodology (HAY, Mercer…). 
• Proficiency in HRIS tools (Workday experience is a plus) and advanced mastery of MS Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, data analysis).  

Additional Information

LIFE AT BARRIÈRE IS ALSO ABOUT…

• A formal remote work policy (Teleworking Charter).

• Personalized support to unlock your potential and grow within the Group (training via "Campus Barrière," internal mobility, and career management).

• Employee rates for "dream weekends" at our properties.

Annual package : between €110k and €120k base salary + variable bonus (depending on profile).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
1. Initial phone screening with Talent Acquisition
2. Interview with the Director of Human Resources
3. Interview with one of your future internal clients
4. Welcome to Barrière!

BARRIERE GROUP

A leader in casinos in France and a renowned name in luxury hospitality, dining, leisure, and entertainment, Barrière reinvents itself every day. At the crossroads between iconic destinations and legendary venues, Barrière has shaped more than just a legacy—it has created a signature.
From the Normandy in Deauville to the Fouquet’s in New York, the Group stands out across its 20 hotels through its unique and authentic French art de vivre. Across its 33 casinos and club, Barrière brings to life a passion for gaming, a festive spirit, and a love for entertainment.
Founded in 1912 and now co-chaired by Joy Desseigne-Barrière and Alexandre Barrière, Barrière remains a family-run business where values of hospitality and excellence are passed down from generation to generation, within its teams in France and around the world. And maybe with you tomorrow?