Compensation Benefits Manager

Bata Group; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bata Group is seeking a Compensation Benefits Manager to drive global compensation and benefits governance from its Lausanne hub. You will collaborate with HR, Finance and regional teams to ensure market-competitive, compliant programs and effective incentive schemes.

In this international role, you will manage benchmarking, job evaluation, annual reward cycles and mobility packages while maintaining confidential data and robust governance across markets.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years experience in a similar field or related compensation role.
• Bachelor or Master degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• English at C1 level with French mandatory; other languages a plus.

Aufgaben

• 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 governance.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking, job evaluation and grading, market analyses and internal-equity reviews.
• Prepare data-driven compensation proposals for appointments, promotions, transfers and retention cases.
• Coordinate annual compensation review for executives and international employees.
• Administer short-term and long-term incentive plans and communicate outcomes.
• Coordinate international mobility, benefits and pension arrangements.
• Prepare analyses, dashboards and reports for HR leadership and Finance.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Clear communication

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Collaborative mindset

Ownership autonomy

International adaptability

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master in Business Administration

Compensation knowledge

Tools

Excel

HRIS systems

Data reporting tools

Jobbeschreibung

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.
• 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.