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 that our compensation, benefits, and equity programs are well‑run, compliant, and effectively communicated, all while evolving with Climeworks’ strategic developments.

Compensation Processes: This role involves conducting salary benchmarking and market analyses, as well as 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, including audits and employee follow-ups.

Bonus Cycle Preparation: You will prepare and calculate the annual bonus cycle, which includes 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: This role leads 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: A solid understanding of compensation and benefits principles, including regulatory considerations and relevant market practices is required.
• 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: Strong analytical skills and confidence in working with Excel and HR data are essential.
• Working Style & Mindset: You exhibit high attention to detail, with a structured, reliable, and well-organized approach. You thrive in independent work and possess a strong “can-do” attitude, paired with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Communication: You communicate clearly and pragmatically in English, with German skills as a valuable plus.
• Growth Orientation: You are eager to learn and grow in broader international rewards and total compensation topics, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.

What We Offer

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every 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: Fair base pay paired with an equity package, reflecting the importance of your contributions.
• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave policies.
• Continuous Learning: A dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for successful referrals.
• Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned based on seniority and market median for similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation will depend on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities

This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, with a requirement to work onsite at least two days per week.

The percentage in the job title reflects flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on your needs.

We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.

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