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Compensation & Benefits Manager

Requisition ID:  14344
Location: 

Zug, CH, 6300

Pay Type: 

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings.

Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa.

Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at www.holcim.com

WHO IS HOLCIM?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE
Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

The Compensation & Benefits Manager supports the design, implementation, and management of our global compensation programs, with a strong focus on salary structures, annual reviews, and bonus processes. We are looking for a data-driven professional with a strong project management experience and track record in Compensation & Benefits or a related field. In addition, foundational understanding of market trends and a proven ability to leverage HR Information Systems, particularly SAP SuccessFactors to support strategic compensation initiatives will be a key feature of the profile.


MAIN ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Data Analysis & Reporting:
● Analyse compensation data to identify trends and insights.
● Prepare various compensation reports, dashboards, and presentations for different stakeholders, including People leadership and management.
● Utilize strong command of Excel/Google Sheets to develop data analytics, decision-making, and modelling tools.

 

HR Information Systems & Systems Expertise:
● Support the utilization of SAP SuccessFactors, particularly the Compensation module. Experience with Employee Central and other People Information System tools (e.g., Workday) is highly desirable.
● Assist in optimizing compensation processes, reporting, and data integrity within SuccessFactors.

 

Compensation Program Support:
● Support the administration of competitive compensation structures, including base pay and variable pay (bonuses, incentives).
● Assist with job evaluations and market pricing activities to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
● Support the organization and implementation of annual salary and bonus reviews, providing tools and data to regional and country People teams.
● Assist with the management of annual bonus calculations, interfacing with Group and Regional finance to obtain relevant financial targets, and updating bonus databases for job changes throughout the year.
● Help maintain compensation policies and guidelines.

 

Communication & Education:
● Provide support and guidance to People partners on compensation matters.
● Support ad-hoc compensation-related projects throughout the year.
● Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in compensation.


JOB DIMENSIONS


Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships: 
● SAP SuccessFactors
● Other C&B platforms (gender pay gap, benchmarking, job evaluation, compensation analysis,…) 
● Group People (Local and Corporate)
● Group Finance 
● Vendors 


PROFILE REQUIRED 


● University degree or equivalent education in People Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
● Minimum 3 years track record as a Compensation and Benefits specialist or in a related role in an international environment


Technical / functional skills: 
● Demonstrated strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret data and identify trends.
● Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, particularly the Compensation module. Experience with Employee Central and other HR Information System tools (e.g., Workday) is highly desirable
● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data visualization) is essential.
● Foundational understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and market pricing.
● Good business and financial acumen.


Behavioural competencies:  

● Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
● Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
● Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
● Results-oriented with continuous improvement mindset


Leadership and managerial abilities: 
● Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive transformation across regions.


Language skills: 
● Excellent command of spoken and written English. Any other language is a plus.

Mobility requirements:

● Ocasional business trips

Do you want to work in an international and dynamic working environment with attractive benefits? We are looking for colleagues to join our team to build progress for people and the planet.

Please submit your CV, a motivation letter and relevant documents with information on the career portal. No agencies can be considered.

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