Sr. Global Compensation Manager
Sulzer
- Winterthur, Zürich
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
- Co-develop and execute a comprehensive global compensation strategy aligned with business goals
- Collaborate with country and division HR teams to ensure consistency while considering local market dynamics
- Manage all aspects of the annual salary, bonus and LTI planning process, including setup in SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay, and offline templates
- Ensure seamless integration with the Global HRMS system and HR KPI Dashboards across 47 countries
- Conduct regular benchmarking market studies to evaluate compensation competitiveness and internal equity
- Analyse data to recommend adjustments and enhancements
- Coordinate with Country HR teams for merit/salary planning, trend analysis, and reporting
- Manage Mercer IPE Grading and maintain job grades/family structures
- Assist the Global Head of C&B in preparing Compensation Committee materials
- Provide executive compensation analysis, financial insights, and reporting
- Partner with senior leadership, finance, and legal teams and provide expert advice on compensation matters
- Regularly communicate compensation updates to HR, managers, and employees
- A minimum of 7 yrs. work experience with Compensation in global corporate and/or consulting environment
- Professional expertise in Job evaluation (Mercer IPE), benchmarking practices (Mercer/WillisTowersWatson), Salary range design, Compensation planning (salary review, bonus and LTI planning), global HRIS compensation & variable pay modules (e.g. SuccessFactors)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources with certifications in global grading and compensation of recognized 3rd party providers (E.g. Mercer). Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
- Business fluent in English (oral and written)
- Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making, excellent communication and negotiation abilities and strategic thinking and problem-solving acumen
- Experience with SuccessFactors or other global HRIS compensation planning. Mastering MS Excel
- An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- The chance to make an impact at a global scale
- Attractive employment conditions
- Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle
- Central workplace, only five minutes from Winterthur central station
- Ability to work from home up to 2 days per week