Compensation & Benefits Specialist / Compensation & Benefits Specialistess

Job Description

Global Rewards Operations: Support the operational and analytical execution of Climeworks’ global rewards programs. Collaborate closely with the Director of Compensation & Benefits and HR colleagues to ensure our compensation, benefits, and equity programs are efficiently managed, compliant, and clearly communicated while evolving alongside Climeworks’ strategic developments.

Compensation Processes: Conduct salary benchmarking and market analyses, and assist in preparing and coordinating the annual salary review cycle across multiple countries.

Equity Program Administration: 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: Prepare and calculate the annual bonus cycle, ensuring data validation, eligibility checks, and proper documentation.

Gender Pay Gap & Reporting: Drive gender pay gap analyses and related reporting to enhance transparency, compliance, and internal reviews.

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

Global Mobility Support: 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: Prepare reports and analyses related to compensation, benefits, and equity 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: A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: At least 2–3 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits or a closely related HR role, with exposure to international or multi-country HR topics and knowledge of Swiss market practices.
• Rewards Expertise: Solid understanding of compensation and benefits principles, including regulatory considerations and relevant market practices.
• Equity Experience: Hands-on experience with equity-based variable compensation, such as employee share options, RSUs, or similar long-term incentive plans.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills and confidence in working with Excel and HR data.
• Working Style & Mindset: High attention to detail with a structured, reliable, and well-organized approach. Demonstrating independence, a “can-do” attitude, and a solution-oriented problem-solving mindset.
• Communication: Clear and pragmatic communication skills in English, with German skills as a plus.
• Growth Orientation: Eager to learn and grow in broader international rewards and total compensation topics, showing adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.

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What We Offer

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
• Flexibility: Work in a way that suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
• Ownership: Competitive base salary paired with an equity package because your contributions matter.
• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary

At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on seniority and the market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities

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