Job Description
As a member of the Global Rewards Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the operational and analytical execution of Climeworks’ global rewards programs. Collaborating closely with the Director of Compensation & Benefits and HR colleagues, you will help ensure that our compensation, benefits, and equity programs are well-managed, compliant, and effectively communicated, all while adapting to Climeworks’ strategic developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Compensation Processes: Conduct salary benchmarking and market analyses while supporting the preparation and coordination of 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, including audits and employee follow-ups.
- Bonus Cycle Preparation: Prepare and calculate the annual bonus cycle, including data validation, eligibility checks, and documentation.
- Gender Pay Gap & Reporting: Drive gender pay gap analyses and related reporting, contributing to 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 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: 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: 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 with confidence in working with Excel and HR data.
- Working Style & Mindset: High attention to detail with a structured, reliable, and well-organized approach. Independent worker with a strong “can-do” attitude and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
- Communication: Clear and pragmatic communication skills in English; German language skills are a plus.
- Growth Orientation: Eager to learn and grow into broader international rewards and total compensation topics, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
Our Commitment
At Climeworks, we embrace individuality and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply online using the form below, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
What We Offer
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days each year, plus public holidays.
- Flexibility: Work in a manner 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 pay paired with an equity package – your contributions truly matter.
- Family Support: Inclusive parental leave policies.
- Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
- Referral Rewards: Help us expand our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.
- Salary: Our salary ranges are assigned based on seniority and the location-specific market median. 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 you to work onsite at least two days per week. The percentage in the job title denotes flexibility – you may choose between full-time or part-time based on what works for you. We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.