Expert, Compensation

Landis+Gyr in Cham, Switzerland, seeks a Senior Compensation Expert to manage global reward strategies, oversee base salary and incentive programs, and ensure compliance with Swiss listed company requirements. This on-site role supports the Chief HR Officer.

This position serves as a key advisor to the Chief HR Officer within a global organization. The role focuses on shaping reward strategies and influencing major business decisions to support talent attraction and retention.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for the Remuneration Committee and draft the annual compensation report to meet Swiss listed company standards.
• Oversee global base salary cycles to guarantee accuracy and adherence to internal governance rules.
• Design, allocate, pay out, and communicate short-term and long-term incentive plans.
• Maintain the global job architecture and pay structures by running job evaluation and grading activities.
• Participate in external market surveys to analyze compensation data and suggest adjustments for salary positioning.
• Verify that pay practices align with equal pay laws to promote fairness across the workforce.
• Deliver data-driven recommendations to help the business attract and keep top talent.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Payroll teams to develop effective compensation solutions.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a similar discipline.
• Five to seven years of experience in global compensation, preferably within a Swiss listed company.
• Deep knowledge of job evaluation methods like Mercer IPE and compensation frameworks.
• Strong analytical abilities with advanced Excel skills and proficiency in HR systems such as SAP or SuccessFactors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities to advise senior leaders.
• Capacity to handle multiple priorities and resolve complex issues independently.
• A high degree of integrity, discretion, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Fluent proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• A master's degree is preferred.
• Experience with employee benefits or global mobility programs is advantageous.
• Knowledge of additional languages is a bonus.

What the company offers

• A competitive benefits package featuring a strong pension plan and full salary coverage during illness or accident.
• Generous holiday allowance ranging from 25 to 30 days based on age, plus company and public holidays.
• Family-friendly policies including 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 2 weeks of paternity leave.
• Attractive perks and discounts covering insurance, mobile plans, leisure activities, and fleet offers.
• Continuous learning opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• A modern working environment near Cham train station with on-site parking, emphasizing wellbeing and work-life balance.

About the company

Landis+Gyr provides opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and international HR environment.

• Collaborative and international HR environment.
• Focus on professional growth.