Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Join us in crafting an outstanding employee experience - Lonza AG is seeking a visionary and people-focused leader to serve as Director of Total Rewards for Switzerland & EMEA. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of innovative total rewards strategies that support our diverse workforce, cultivate engagement, and drive business success.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the execution of Lonza’s total reward strategy within Switzerland, the EMEA region, and global business functions by partnering with Global and Local HRBPs
- Provide expert advice on compensation strategies, supporting HRBPs in navigating complex people challenges
- Offer education, support, and communication tools for total rewards initiatives, and mentor HR colleagues and managers on key concepts
- Advocate for reward aspects, including policy, practices, and program interpretation, and recommend solutions for talent attraction, motivation, reward, and retention
- Strategically partner with the Global Total Rewards Delivery Team on activities such as annual market benchmarking, salary range development and grading
- Guarantee adherence to compensation-related regulations, including the Swiss Equal Pay Act and EMEA regulations
- Lead negotiations with employee representatives and unions on Total Reward topics
- Represent Total Rewards at the European Workers Council
- Lead all aspects of Social Plan review and implementation to meet legal requirements and industry standards, assisting in implementation during restructuring.
- Support on contract and employment agreement maintenance for compensation-related clauses in Switzerland and EMEA
- Manage Swiss Outplacement Policy to ensure it follows local regulations, aligns with company goals, and stays competitive within the market
Key requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Tax
- Demonstrable experience in Total Rewards, Benefits, Retirement, or HR, ideally gained both in Consulting as well as in-house roles within multinational organizations
- Business proficient in English and German
- Ability to work independently, handle complex reporting relationships, and navigate ambiguity
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
- Experience in a matrix-structured organization and a global approach is needed
Join us at Lonza AG and make a meaningful impact through your expertise and leadership!
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.