Compensation Specialist

LGT Capital Partners AG; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home options

Home office allowance

Flexible hours

Job summary

LGT Capital Partners AG in Switzerland seeks a Compensation Specialist to design, administer, and analyze global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring equity and alignment with corporate strategy.

You will lead market benchmarking, prepare reward proposals and management materials, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and Payroll while driving continuous improvement in reward tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in private or public markets.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Workday is strongly preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English, German a plus.
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support development of compensation and benefits processes.
• Lead in market benchmarking by collecting, validating, and comparing external salary and benefits data.
• Assist in the preparation of reward proposals, presentations, and management materials.
• Help ensure compliance with internal policies, governance requirements, and applicable legal or regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, and other stakeholders on reward-related topics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within reward processes and tools.

Skills

Excel

Workday

Data analysis

English communication

German (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

The Compensation Specialist supports the design, administration, and analysis of compensation and benefits programs globally. The role contributes to ensuring that reward practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company's strategy. We are looking for a team-oriented profile, with a structured and process-oriented working style, interested in compensation, benefits and broader HR topics.

Your main tasks include:

• Support the development of compensation and benefits processes;
• Lead in market benchmarking by collecting, validating, and comparing external salary and benefits data;
• Assist in the preparation of reward proposals, presentations, and management materials;
• Help ensure compliance with internal policies, governance requirements, and applicable legal or regulatory standards;
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, and other stakeholders on reward-related topics;
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within reward processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field;
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in private or public markets preferred;
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Familiarity with Workday is strongly preferred;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English, German a plus;
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn.

What you can expect

• We provide modern working conditions, including work-from-home options, flexible hours and a home office allowance to ensure staff members have a work environment equipped with the latest technology;
• A diverse culture founded on mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners. We go the extra mile to generate impact;
• We empower and invest in you: your professional development and personal growth are our priority. We offer various internal and external training opportunities that are aligned with your ambitions and our business needs. If you are interested, you can also enhance your German or English language skills;
• We are proud to be owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein and our company is inspired by its entrepreneurial spirit;
• Commitment to ESG: our approach to business is influenced by the Princely Family's long-term perspective. Sustainability is key for us and has shaped our actions since 2002;
• You benefit from favorable terms and conditions if you wish to participate in LGT Capital Partners' investment programs or to use LGT banking products and services.

Contact Information

If you are interested in becoming part of an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.

Roberta Della Marca
Human Resources
LGT Capital Partners AG, Pfaeffikon
Contact:
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