\\n Head of Country Rewards, Employee Relations & Eastern C&B/SD
Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
Hybrid

The Head of Country Rewards, Employee Relations & Eastern C&B/SD is responsible for developing and executing a country competitive compensation strategy and comprehensive total rewards programs aligned with business objectives, and for shaping the future of our Eastern C&B and Service Delivery strategies and implementation. This role conducts market analysis, manages benefits administration, ensures compliance, and utilizes data-driven insights to enhance employee engagement and retention across the region. The employee relationships is a key attribute to this function by maintaining and developing a strong social partnership at European Work Council and Eastern Swiss levels.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities

• Design and manage Eastern country-specific compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and employee benefits packages.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits. Regularly review and benchmark compensation practices to maintain market competitiveness.
• Develop and execute an effective service delivery strategy for HR operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of HR services.
• Oversee HR operational processes such as payroll, benefits administration, Pension, HRIS, Employee data management, and Compliance reporting.
• Continuously improve service delivery processes and systems to enhance efficiency and employee experience
• Stewardship European Work Council (EWC) relations. Set up EWC meetings and related content of information and consultation

We bring

• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
• A space to grow, welcoming change by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset; bringing new ideas and implement new ways of working

You bring

• Bachelor\\\'s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master\\\'s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience (10-15+ years) in compensation and benefits management, with a focus on country-specific practices and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws and regulations related to compensation, benefits, union relations and related content of information and consultation.
• Experience in HR service delivery, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS systems.
• Excellent understanding of compensation and benefits design, benchmarking, and market analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute HR service delivery strategies and processes.

Important note

This job title is temporary and will be adjusted once the job grading structure for the new Group will be adopted (covering among others: grades\\\' design, job evaluations, calibration, and job titles\\\' nomenclature). Until these adjustments are finalized, current compensation packages will be grandfathered. This temporary period will last not more than 24 months for the legacy DSM Executives or legacy FIR SLT members, and not more than 12-18 months for all other employees.

Our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal latest by Monday 18 September. For further information about the position, please contact Francois ROHRBACH (Francois.ROHRBACH@firmenich.com). Once you apply, more information regarding the recruitment process will be shared with you.

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Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there\\xe2\\x80\\x99s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant\\\'s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world\\xe2\\x80\\x99s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than \\xe2\\x82\\xac12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life\\xe2\\x84\\xa2 every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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