Compensation Benefits Manager

Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.

Join Our Team as an Compensation Benefits Manager

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Frameworks and Governance

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of global compensation and benefits policies, frameworks, guidelines and processes.
• Provide practical advice to HR teams and managers on compensation matters, ensuring consistency with internal principles, market practice and approved governance.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking, job evaluation and grading, market analyses and internal-equity reviews.
• Prepare data-driven compensation proposals for appointments, promotions, transfers, relocations and retention cases for review and approval.
• Maintain accurate compensation documentation, employee data and approval records, ensuring confidentiality and audit readiness.

Annual Compensation Review

• Coordinate the annual compensation review for executives and international employees, including data preparation, recommendations, documentation, system inputs and approval tracking.
• Prepare income proposals, compensation letters, employment agreements and contractual amendments following approved changes.
• Support annual executive income audits and validate that implemented remuneration remains aligned with approved packages.
• Partner with Finance, payroll and regional HR teams on personnel-cost planning, accruals, reconciliations and compensation reporting.

Short-Term and Long-Term Incentives

• Administer the annual Short-Term Incentive Plan, including eligibility, target documentation, performance-result collection, payout calculations and employee communications.
• Coordinate with Finance, business leaders and HR teams to collect, review and validate performance targets and results.
• Administer the Long-Term Incentive Plan, including participation records, award documentation, performance tracking, vesting and payout calculations.

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• Apply incentive-plan rules consistently and assess the impact of appointments, transfers, leaves and departures, escalating exceptions as appropriate.

International Benefits and Insurance

• Coordinate international employee benefits, including medical insurance, pension plans, life and disability coverage, travel insurance and multinational pooling arrangements.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with insurers, brokers and external benefit providers, including renewals, enrollments, invoicing, reconciliations and coverage changes.
• Monitor benefit costs, utilisation and coverage and prepare analyses to support harmonisation, governance and plan improvements across markets.
• Respond to employee and HR queries on benefit eligibility and coverage, ensuring clear and timely communication.

International Mobility

• Support the application and maintenance of international mobility and relocation policies.
• Prepare and review international compensation packages, including housing, relocation support, home leave, schooling and assignment-related benefits.
• Coordinate international transfers and assignments with employees, local HR, payroll, tax, immigration and relocation providers.
• Track assignment documentation, costs, timelines and policy exceptions and ensure that approvals are obtained and recorded.

Reporting and Stakeholder Management

• Prepare accurate C&B analyses, dashboards, executive reports and presentations for HR leadership, senior management and Finance.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for regional HR teams, payroll teams and external advisers on compensation, benefits and mobility matters.
• Identify data issues, process gaps and compliance risks and propose pragmatic improvements.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, timely delivery and appropriate governance across all assigned C&B processes.

Key Requirements

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Practical problem-solving and the ability to translate data into clear recommendations.
• Strong planning, organisation and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear, confident communication and effective stakeholder management across cultures and organisational levels.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee and remuneration information.
• Collaborative mindset, service orientation and willingness to work hands-on.
• Ownership, autonomy, adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced international environment.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

• 3-5 years experience in similar field.
• Bachelor/Master degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of compensation principles, market benchmarking, job evaluation and incentive-plan administration.
• Experience with benefit-plan administration and international mobility is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Swiss payroll, social-security charges and Swiss employment law is an advantage.
• English proficiency (C1), French mandatory
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with HR systems and data reporting tools.
• High level of numerical accuracy and ability to work with complex and sensitive datasets.

Why Join Bata?

Be part of a global company with a legacy of over 125 years, serving over 1 million consumers a day in 5,300 stores worldwide. At Bata, we value innovation, growth, and a collaborative spirit. You’ll work with passionate professionals in a truly international environment where your contributions matter.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

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