Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Led the digitalization of Basilea's HR operations through the implementation of a cloud-based HRIS system (Personio). Drove the redesign of the long-term incentive plan, from Options-based to a PSU/RSU based plan Various compensation-related processes such as the salary increase/bonus rounds, compensation benchmarking, equal pay analyses and equity reward scheme grant and vesting procedures. Preparation of slides and materials required for Compensation Committee meetings, annual compensation report, minder budget and AGM. Member of project team responsible for creation and implementation of company values. Supported in the restructuring of Product Operations Teams. Performing periodical succession planning reviews and for final presentation to the BoD. Responsible for managing annual performance management process.
Involved with the creation and managing of a number of equity reward schemes (PSUs, RSUs and blocked shares). Managed annual compensation review process in SAP SuccessFactors. Advised on position grading queries and job evaluation (Mercer IPE). Designed and implementation of new Global Incentive Scheme (annual cash plan with three-year focus). Prepared annual Compensation Report. Created proposals for the Compensation & Nomination Committee regarding executive remuneration changes. Prepared annual executive remuneration benchmarking analyses as well as ad-hoc compensation package benchmarking/review for key roles. Prepared Minder budget for Annual General Meeting Advised Shared Services & Outsourcing department with a European location study for the implementation of new shared service centers Led global project to implement new job levelling framework Rewrote previous Compensation policy to Total Reward policy based on the new HR strategy and corporate narrative Reviewed and amended local HQ policies and procedures and proposal to Executive Board Created annual global salary bands based on raw regressed market data Wrote and distributed bonus letters and calculation tools for senior management globally Created multi-variable bonus simulations to calculate impact of future decisions and results on executive pay Liaised with global benefits broker to review and optimize approach to employee benefits (global benefit pooling) Member of steering committees for Panalpina’s Sales Incentive System and the European Mercer logistics forum
Worked on the re-design of the Global Mobility function of one of Basel’s biggest companies as part of the Global Mobility Transformation team. Advised on compliance implications of long-term equity schemes. Led in-house training sessions in global tax and social security topics.
Assisted in the implementation of a global compensation data gathering system for a multinational automotive company. Advised clients on the UK compliance implications of overseas employment activities.
Prepared Swiss tax returns for international assignees & private clients. Provided assistance on cross-border tax and social security issues. Took over responsibility for day-to-day account relationships and management.