Compensation Specialist (focus on Equity Plan Administration)
Company Description
Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group
We are a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products.
A little bit about us to help ignite your imagination
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group came together following the merger of Scout24 Switzerland and TX Markets in 2021. A union which included some of Switzerland’s most well-known leading marketplaces.
Our exciting portfolio currently spans four business areas and includes Real Estate (immoscout24.ch, homegate.ch, ImmoStreet.ch, home.ch, Acheter-Louer.ch, Flatfox, Casasoft), Automotive (autoscout24.ch, motoscout24.ch, CarAuktion), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo.ch) and Finance and Insurance (financescout24.ch, Moneyland.ch).
At SMG Serbia, 140+ talents thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, guided by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly, shaping the future of digital marketplaces.
Job Description
Meet the team!
At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet some of the team members with whom you could work:
1. Thomas Hug - Director Rewards & People Operations -
2. Liis Reitz - Compensation Specialist -
Job Description
Have you successfully completed the first steps of your career in equity plan administration or compensation management and feel ready to take on more responsibility? Are you a self-motivated, independent young professional who wants to see the impact of your work? Then you are the right candidate for us!
Your Mission
As an equity plan administrator in the Rewards & People Operations Team, you will play a crucial role in the end to end administration of SMG’s equity compensation plans. This role allows you to be the face to employees for all questions around equity compensation while contributing to overall compensation and people operations tasks.
Join our international team, located in six countries (Switzerland, Serbia, Vietnam, France, Germany, and India), where creativity thrives. Together, we tackle challenges, celebrate successes, and keep learning and growing.
Reporting to the Head of Rewards & People Operations, you will be responsible for administering all equity plans that SMG offers to its employees and management. Additionally, as part of the Compensation and HR Operations team you will support the annual compensation cycle and HR operations.
As part of the Rewards and People Operations team, you will gain insights into other aspects of compensation management and HR operations. We work with Ledgy as our equity administration platform, as well as Abacus and HiBob as HRIS.
What to expect:
3. Administration of all equity plans in Ledgy (equity administration platform), from grant to vesting, including communication with employees and providing all necessary documentation (salary appendices, dividend confirmations, etc.)
4. Support of global annual compensation cycle and compensation analyses (e.g. equal pay)
5. Preparing of audits and reporting requirements related to equity and compensation topics
Qualifications
What will you bring to the ride?
6. Degree in business administration, HR or finance and accounting
7. 2+ years of experience in compensation administration (equity plan or deferred compensation administration is a strong plus)
8. Strong affinity for numbers & attention to detail
9. Excellent Excel skills
About you
10. You embrace continuous learning and have a passion for excellence.
11. You continuously improve your daily routines and challenge existing ways of working to increase efficiency and create more value for our employees.
12. You are a proactive and execution-focused person who feels comfortable in a dynamic and ambitious business environment. This includes enjoying work in interdisciplinary teams and having strong communication skills.
Additional Information
Recruitment Process
We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:
13. Initial Screening Call
14. Meeting the Hiring Manager
15. Case Study
16. Meet The Team
Benefits you'll love
17. Be a part of well established Swiss-based subsidiary in Belgrade
18. We value work-life balance and employee happiness. That’s why we grant you hybrid work environment, and 25 vacation days per year, with the option to buy another 10 days in an unbureaucratic process. You get 5 fully paid sick days per year, and another 5 days for special occasions
19. Lots of team activities and perks
20. LinkedIn Learning
21. Great equipment, competitive salary and a variety of fringe benefits like a gym membership and discounts at local stores
22. International team and working environment of talented and fun people
23. Stimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally
24. Yearly budget for your personal development
Apply now with your CV in English. Feel free to send us any additional documents you think we should read to understand that you are the perfect fit.
Disclaimer
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages directly with candidates. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies, unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.
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About Us
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox,, ,, Publimmo,, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (,, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, ).
Disclaimer
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.
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