Compensation & Benefits Specialist (60%)

Über den Job

• Global Rewards Operations: You support the operational and analytical execution of Climeworks’ global rewards programs. You work closely with the Director Compensation & Benefits and HR colleagues to 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 conduct salary benchmarking and market analyses, and you support the preparation and coordination of the annual salary review cycle across multiple countries. 

• Equity Program Administration: You 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 prepare and calculate the annual bonus cycle, including data validation, eligibility checks, and documentation. 

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

• Benefits Management: You 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 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 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. 

• 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, and you ideally have exposure to international or multi‑country HR topics while being knowledgeable in Swiss market practices. 

• Rewards Expertise: You have 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 you feel confident 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, and you ideally bring German skills as a plus. 

• Growth Orientation: You are eager to learn and grow into broader international rewards and total compensation topics, and you show adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment. 

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.

• Flexibility: Work how it 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 – 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 the level of seniority and the location specific 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 ask that you work onsite at least two days per week.

• The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.