Compensation & Benefits Advisor
Médecins Sans Frontières en Suisse
Job Information
Description
**Join MSF OCG as a Compensation & Benefits Advisor!**
**We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.**
**Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.**
## Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?
At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create
**Join MSF OCG as a Compensation & Benefits Advisor!**
**We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.**
**Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.**
## Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?
At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification.
We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.
## Context & mission
Contribute to design and implement the MSF Global Reward System for all employee groups, while identifying and proposing improvements to ensure it aligns with the organization’s needs, strategic objectives and long-term vision.
As part of a newly established Compensation and benefits and HR Policies unit with the global workforce approach at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), this position involves monitoring policy effectiveness, analysing data to inform decisions, and contributing to the design and improvement of reward systems. The position provides expert advice to HR and operational stakeholders, supports annual planning and budgeting, and strengthens HR capacity through training and engagement. The role also represents the Operational Centre of MSF Switzerland in global policy discussions, contributing to intersectional alignment and staying current with market trends.
## Tasks & Responsibilities
- Support and monitor local implementation of reward policies in program countries and HQs
- Monitor and evaluate policy implementation, propose improvements, and use data analysis to inform decisions. Find innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Contribute to the design and adaptation of rewards systems, ensuring coherence and alignment with other MSF Operational Centres while also adapting to local contexts and needs. Communicate changes effectively and coherently.
- Support MSF’s Rewards strategy through data analysis, scenario planning.
- Ensure multiannual planning of implementation of new measures and budget to give best visibility, when possible, while also remaining agile to adapt to changing contexts.
- Provide proactive advice to HR and operational stakeholders, identify risks and opportunities that will come from implementing a HR change (legal, social & financial).
- Deliver briefings and trainings to strengthen HR capacity and participating at work related events.
- Advise and propose solutions to global rewards policies, representing your Operational Centre at intersectional level.
- Stay up to date with new trends and market practices within the field of expertise to support strategic rewards decisions.
- Contribute to any other cross-functional projects as requested by the Unit Manager
## Your profile
*Education*
- Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or similar
*Experience*
- 3-5 years relevant experience in Rewards; remuneration analysis, HR policy development, function grid management
- MSF or another INGO field experience is an asset
*Languages*
- Fluent in English and French
*Knowledge*
- Strong knowledge of Excel
- Knowledge of HAY methodology is an asset
- Knowledge of HR information systems such as Homere or similar HRIS
*Competencies*
- Analytical Thinking
- Behavioural Flexibility
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Planning and organization
- Cross-cultural Awareness.
## Terms of employment
- Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
- Open-ended contract
- Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
- Ideal start date: July 1st, 2026
- Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 94’440.- to CHF 108’348.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
- Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
- Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
- Relocation support available for eligible candidates.
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