Head Compensation & Benefits

Do you have a passion for both people as well as numbers? We are currently looking for a Head of C&B, who is responsible for defining and implementing the global compensation and benefits strategy. The role ensures competitive, fair and performance-oriented reward programs, oversees global governance, leads the annual compensation cycle, and acts as key advisor to senior management, the Executive Board and the Remuneration Committee. The position additionally serves as Business Owner for Workday HRIS modules related to reward and plays a strategic role in HR digitalization and process optimization.

What would your role be?

• Strategic Reward Leadership - develop and manage the global compensation and benefits strategy, govern global compensation frameworks, ensure alignment of reward philosophy with talent management, succession planning and performance management
• Compensation Cycle & Executive Governance - lead the annual global compensation cycle, prepare remuneration materials for senior management, Executive Board and Remuneration Committee
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting - ensure compliance with regulatory standards and draft Compensation Report
• Analytics, Benchmarking & Budget Management - manage compensation and benefits budgets, conduct global market benchmarking, analytics and workforce cost modelling, deliver KPI-based reporting for business and HR stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication - advise senior leaders, other internal stakeholders and external partners / consultants
• HR Technology - serve as Business Owner for Workday, drive continuous optimization, standardization, etc.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration - lead and develop the C&B, Global Mobility and Payroll teams, foster a culture of performance and collaboration

What are we looking for?

• 10+ years of progressive, deep experience in compensation & benefits
• Experience in listed companies & global environment preferred
• Proven experience managing executive compensation & regulatory frameworks
• Strong leadership & interpersonal skills
• Outstanding analytical & strategic competences
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• University degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field.

What do we offer?

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces and free lunch

• All the latest technology to help you excel and advance

• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other

• Lots of special perks, including home office possibility up to 20%

• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels

• Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.