Maja Vrvilo
Zurich
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in global rewards management, job architecture and job evaluations. Adept at leveraging analytical and technical skills to enhance reporting capabilities, streamline processes, and ensure competitive and cost-effective compensation programs. Seeking to contribute my expertise to a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in human resources and employee satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Rewards Specialist
Glencore
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinating global annual salary review process.
- Improving Workday capabilities to enable planning fully in the system (vs excel in the past).
- Developing pay bands based on various global job architecture schemes and market sources (Mercer, Aon, Korn Ferry).
- Management of STI & LTI awards.
- Processing global share vestings and share granting.
- Improvement of data quality of tools and systems, to enhance reporting and controlling capabilities.
- Creation of year-end reports, preparation of budgets, cost centre analysis and consolidations of accruals vs actuals.
Associate Director, Global Rewards
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported the Sr Director, Global Rewards in developing and implementing compensation and benefits strategies and policies.
- Ensured compensation and benefit plans are cost-effective and competitive.
- Collaborated with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify and address gaps in global practices or policies, implementing solutions and improvements.
- Assessed and managed the company's pay structure (global pay bands).
- Planned, organized, and led Job Evaluation Committee meetings with senior business executives and HR leaders, ensuring objective and transparent evaluation of management positions.
- Managed annual and off-cycle compensation review processes, coordinating HR and business stakeholders globally and overseeing system testing (SuccessFactors Compensation Module).
- Conducted gender pay analysis for Switzerland, Japan, and the US using the Edge methodology.
- Evaluated economic data from various sources to create proposals for budgeting and salary review purposes.
- Supported headcount planning and budget calculations.
Global Rewards Manager
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained a job architecture grid (Salaries, STI, LTI) aligned with the company strategy and adjusted for local markets (Switzerland, EU, US, China, Japan, Canada).
- Led global job evaluations using the Mercer IPE methodology.
- Submitted remuneration surveys to Aon and Mercer, analyzed results, and compared internal data with market trends to suggest competitive improvements.
- Supported the payroll department in transitioning Swiss payroll from Abacus to SAP Payroll, improving payroll input vs Output comparison and documenting payroll checks.
Global Rewards Specialist
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Administered global STI plans and payouts.
- Managed local Switzerland benefits.
- Conducted equal pay analysis using LOGIB and Edge methodologies.
- Coordinated the company relocation process, including assignment initiation, management, and termination, and liaised with external vendors for employee support.
- Supported the processing of LTI grants, Board Payrolls, and produced presentations for the NGCC.
Global Payroll Specialist
Premier Research Group
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed international payrolls through outsourced vendors (ADP) across multiple countries.
- Oversaw a global PTO scheme for 26 countries, collaborating with HR to maintain and update PTO policies, and audited PTO accruals in payroll, timesheets, HR, and finance systems.
- Created and implemented a global payroll approval process compliant with SOX policy, using standardized checklists with clear responsibilities and approval lines.
Global Payroll Administrator
Premier Research Group
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed international payrolls through outsourced vendors (ADP) across several countries.
- Processed global weekly and bi-weekly timesheets, introduced automated timesheet reminders, and significantly reduced processing time.
- Developed absence records monitoring and worked with Global HRBP on reporting and preventing incorrect use of absence time codes, leading to updated employment contracts in multiple countries.
HR & Payroll Coordinator
SSGC Ltd
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Planned recruitment needs and coordinated nationwide recruitment processes, collaborating with Line Managers to determine pay rates based on role location, contract type, and job requirements.
- Processed UK payroll for 500 employees on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Maintained knowledge of ethical standards, legislation, and trends affecting HR and payroll processes.
- Led the development and implementation of an incentive strategy linking employee performance and benefits, increasing retention rates by 20% for new starters.
HR Intern
SSGC Ltd
01.2014 - 06.2014
Education
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management
Westminster Kingsway College
London, United Kingdom07.2016
Master of Finance And Accounting Forensic
Faculty of Forensic Science, University of Split
Split, Croatia09.2014
Master of Business Economics- Finance Management
Faculty of Economics, University of Split
Split, Croatia09.2011
Bachelor of Business Economics- Finance Management
Faculty of Economics, University of Split
Split, Croatia09.2009
Languages
Croatian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Rewards Specialist
Glencore
07.2023 - Current
Associate Director, Global Rewards
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
10.2022 - 06.2023
Global Rewards Manager
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
10.2021 - 09.2022
Global Rewards Specialist
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
08.2018 - 10.2021
Global Payroll Specialist
Premier Research Group
05.2017 - 05.2018
Global Payroll Administrator
Premier Research Group
10.2016 - 05.2017
HR & Payroll Coordinator
SSGC Ltd
07.2014 - 10.2016
HR Intern
SSGC Ltd
01.2014 - 06.2014
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management
Westminster Kingsway College
Master of Finance And Accounting Forensic
Faculty of Forensic Science, University of Split
Master of Business Economics- Finance Management
Faculty of Economics, University of Split
Bachelor of Business Economics- Finance Management
Faculty of Economics, University of Split
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