Compensation & Benefits Specialist / Compensation & Benefits Specialistess

Job Description

Global Rewards Operations: You will support the operational and analytical execution of Climeworks’ global rewards programs. Collaborating closely with the Director of Compensation & Benefits and HR colleagues, you will ensure our compensation, benefits, and equity programs are well-run, compliant, and clearly communicated, while continuing to evolve with Climeworks’ strategic developments.

Compensation Processes: You will conduct salary benchmarking and market analyses, supporting the preparation and coordination of the annual salary review cycle across multiple countries.

Equity Program Administration: You will coordinate the grant and exercise processes of equity-based compensation plans within Climeworks’ equity administration platform, which includes audits and employee follow-ups.

Bonus Cycle Preparation: You will prepare and calculate the annual bonus cycle, including data validation, eligibility checks, and documentation.

Gender Pay Gap & Reporting: You will drive gender pay gap analyses and related reporting, contributing to transparency, compliance, and internal reviews.

Benefits Management: You will lead the administration, renewal, and continuous improvement of benefit plans across Climeworks’ international entities, ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.

Global Mobility Support: You will assist in global mobility and cross-border employment cases, coordinating with tax and mobility advisors to ensure compliant and seamless processes.

Data Quality & Process Improvement: You will prepare compensation, benefits, and equity reports and analyses for HR, Finance, and leadership stakeholders, ensuring high data quality across HR systems and Excel-based tools while contributing to ongoing process improvements.

Requirements

• Educational Background: You hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: You bring at least 2–3 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits or a closely related HR role, ideally with exposure to international or multi-country HR topics and knowledge of Swiss market practices.
• Rewards Expertise: You possess a solid understanding of compensation and benefits principles, including regulatory considerations and relevant market practices.
• Equity Experience: You have hands-on experience with equity-based variable compensation, such as employee share options, RSUs, or similar long-term incentive plans.
• Analytical Skills: You demonstrate strong analytical skills and have confidence working with Excel and HR data.
• Working Style & Mindset: You work with high attention to detail and bring a structured, reliable, and well-organized approach to your tasks. You work independently and bring a strong “can-do” attitude paired with a pragmatic, solution-oriented problem-solving mindset.
• Communication: You communicate clearly and pragmatically in English; German language skills are a plus.
• Growth Orientation: You are eager to learn and grow into broader international rewards and total compensation topics, showing adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.

Our Commitment

At Climeworks, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

What We Offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
• Flexibility: Work in the way that suits you best with a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
• Ownership: Enjoy a fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.
• Family Support: Benefit from inclusive parental leave.
• Continuous Learning: Access a dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.
• Salary: Compensation is based on the level of seniority and the location-specific market median of similar jobs. Individual salary depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities:

This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we require you to work onsite at least two days a week. The percentage in the job title indicates flexibility – you can choose between full-time or part-time based on what works for you. Please note that we do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.