Get to know Climeworks
Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations to come.
We develop, build and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines which capture CO₂ directly from the air. The captured carbon dioxide is removed from the air by safely storing it underground, permanently.
Founded in 2009 by engineers, Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks was built with a mission to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air, and is now spearheading the DAC industry globally. It has the world’s largest DAC facility and storage installation in operation and a team of over 450 Climeworkers determined to contribute to a net-zero future.
A true climate pioneer, Climeworks is featured as a TIME100 Influential Company 2022 and Global Cleantech 100 Company 2022, driving a revolutionary technology engineered to solve the most pressing issue of our time.
We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.
Will you join us?
Your mission
Job description
- Your mission at Climeworks is to lead the design, implementation, and management of our global compensation and benefits programs with a strategic and innovative approach. You will ensure that our total rewards package aligns with Climeworks’ business goals, attracts top talent, retains our valued employees, and complies with all relevant regulations. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, HR Business Partners, and external partners to deliver competitive, forward-thinking compensation and benefits that drive employee satisfaction and enhance organizational performance.
- You develop, implement, and manage a global rewards strategy, including base salary, incentive structures, and executive compensation that aligns with the company’s objectives and market trends.
- You manage the company’s Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) programs, ensuring they are effectively administered, aligned with market practices, and properly communicated to employees.
- You conduct regular market analysis and benchmarking to ensure compensation and benefits remain competitive across all countries, recommending adjustments as needed.
- You manage relationships with external vendors and consultants involved in HR systems, compensation surveys, and equity program administration.
- You will be part of the HR leadership team, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), who is a member of the Executive Team (ET).
- You use data analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs, prepare reports for various stakeholders, and make recommendations for improvement.
Your story
Requirements
- You hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- You bring a minimum of 5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits.
- You possess a strong understanding of global compensation and benefits practices, including regulatory requirements and market trends.
- You have demonstrated experience in designing and managing executive compensation programs.
- You have excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data-driven insights to influence decisions.
- You exhibit strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- You pay close attention to detail and have an analytical mindset.
- You demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- You show adaptability and resilience in a changing environment.
- You are fluent in English.
What we offer: A horizontal organization, a great team, an improvement-oriented approach, and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology. Sounds like you? We are looking forward meeting you! Apply now by filling in the online application form and uploading your complete dossier to our career’s portal: https://www.climeworks.com/careers
Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are. As part of our ongoing journey towards creating a diverse and inclusive environment - we encourage everyone to apply! All qualified applicants are considered for positions, so bring along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives, and together we can solve one of humankind’s greatest challenges. We look forward to getting to know you!
Disclaimer: The percentage in the job title means that for this vacancy, you can decide if you want to be employed on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on what works best for your needs.
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