Ihssane Barbier

Ihssane Barbier currently serves as the WW Compensation & Benefits Director and Regions HR Coordination Director at Saint Laurent, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's global HR strategy. Leveraging her extensive 15-year leadership experience in the luxury sector, combined with her solid background in finance, Ihssane brings a unique blend of strategic vision and business acumen to her role. Her expertise encompasses designing and implementing comprehensive total rewards strategies, including senior executive and sales compensation, short-term and long-term incentives (STI & LTI), and employee shareholding plans, ensuring alignment with Saint Laurent’s growth objectives and organizational culture.

In her current capacity, Ihssane oversees global compensation frameworks, ensuring competitive positioning across regions while maintaining compliance with local regulations. She is instrumental in leading HR transformation initiatives, such as the implementation of HRIS systems like Workday, which streamline HR operations and data-driven decision-making. Her proficiency in job evaluation using the Hay Method and her negotiation skills with staff representatives further enhance her ability to develop equitable and motivating reward programs.

Key projects under her leadership include optimizing incentive schemes to attract and retain top talent in a competitive luxury market, conducting rigorous audit and due diligence processes to ensure transparency and compliance, and fostering a culture of employee engagement through innovative benefits and recognition programs. Ihssane’s strategic approach, combined with her expertise in data analytics and critical thinking, positions her as a driving force behind Saint Laurent’s HR excellence, ensuring the company remains agile and competitive on a global scale.