Compensation & Benefits Manager (Zurich - 80-100% Hybrid Work Model)

For more than 20 years Ricardo France has been the cornerstone of ricardo.ch SA, the biggest online marketplace in Switzerland, counting today more than 4 million registered users.

ricardo.ch is known in every Swiss home as a platform where idle and secondhand objects find new life and meaning. From classic design pieces to unique coins and stamps, to the latest electronic appliances and tractors, ricardo.ch is the place to go. The thrill of winning an auction, the excitement of making a good deal, the satisfaction of being environmentally responsible - this is ricardo.ch!

The technical platform of this purely Swiss product takes root in the French Riviera. Today the team Ricardo France, located in Sophia Antipolis, counts nearly 30 engineers who work hand in hand with their peers based in Zug (headquarters) and Belgrade.

You have successfully completed the first stages of your career as a Compensation / Reward Specialist and now feel ready to take on more responsibility? Are you excited by the prospect of actively shaping a young company with strong digital brands? Then you've come to the right place because we're looking for you in the role of Compensation & Benefits Manager w|m|d (80-100%).

Reporting directly to the HR Director, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing a comprehensive Compensation Management, including all concepts and models. In collaboration with the entire HR team and other functions, you will ensure their efficient and effective implementation. The area of responsibility also includes all matters relating to the bonus and participation programs (Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP), Sales Commission Plan (SCP), Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) incl. equity program for management). 

• Planning and execution of the annual salary review and STIP process
• Supervision and comprehensive support of the LTIP for the management
• Development of a new employee participation program and the corresponding process
• Execution of compensation benchmarks
• Further development of compensation reporting
• Harmonization and further development of salary systems in company integrations
• Preparation of ad-hoc reports and compilation of statistics
• Responsible for the grading system, including review of salary bands
• Supporting and advising management and HR business partners on complex compensation topics
• Further development of the benefits package

Benefits you’ll love:

• 6 weeks of holidays (with the possibility to buy up to 10 additional days)
• 40-hour week (flexitime with a cap at 45 hours 🡲 We take work-life balance seriously)
• 4 months' notice after the probationary period
• SBB Half-Fare Card
• You travel 1st class between SMG sites in Switzerland
• 18 weeks maternity and 6 weeks paternity leave (also in case of adoption)
• Professional accident and supplementary insurance (100% covered by SMG)
• No fixed office days (you work where you feel most comfortable)
• Independent counselling centre for personal and psychological problems
• Gender-neutral fair pay with clearly defined career profiles
• Choose your hardware (Mac Windows or Linux + 2 monitors for home)
• Choose your mobile phone (iPhone, Samsung, Pixel)

Apply today. We are looking forward to meeting you!

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Ltd. is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with groundbreaking products.

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Ltd. provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (immoscout24.ch, homegate.ch, ImmoStreet.ch, home.ch, Acheter-Louer.ch), Automotive (autoscout24.ch, motoscout24.ch, Car For You), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo.ch) and Finance & Insurance (financescout24.ch). The company is owned by TX Group AG (31%), Ringier AG (29.5%), La Mobilière (29.5%), and General Atlantic (10%).

What you bring to the table

We are looking for a self-reliant, proactive, results-oriented and implementation-strong personality who feels comfortable in a dynamic environment characterized by post-merger integration. This includes that you enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams and have strengths in communication and management of senior stakeholders.

For this position, you will have a degree in Business Administration and at least 3 years of relevant experience in Compensation/Rewards. We work with the HR System Abacus. Additionally, knowledge of Power BI is a plus in this role. You have a high affinity for numbers and your Excel skills are excellent.

Your strength in systematic/analytical thinking, passion for excellence, solution-oriented work style, and strong structuring and planning skills are essential for this challenging role.

If you also possess excellent English and German skills, you have the right qualifications.