Benefits Partner

5 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Benefits Partner will be responsible for designing and implementing best-in-class benefits delivery solutions across EMEA. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships (insurance brokers, carriers), developing and executing communication plans (educational materials, presentations, workshops), and continually evaluating current practices for improvement. Collaboration with EMEA Payroll, HR Partnering, regional People Services teams, external brokers, and consultants is crucial for designing and implementing benefit programs. The role involves acting as a point of contact for escalations, providing exceptional service to stakeholders, assisting with new program implementations, building reports and dashboards, presenting recommendations, and influencing stakeholders through data analysis. The ideal candidate possesses international benefits experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the EMEA labor environment and regulations.

Must have:

International Benefits experience
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
EMEA labor environment knowledge
Vendor & project management expertise
Excellent communication skills

Good to have:

Master's degree or equivalent
Fluency in multiple EMEA languages

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Job Details

What to Expect

The Benefits Partner will be responsible for design and implementation of best in class solutions for benefits delivery in EMEA.

What You’ll Do

Manage vendor relationships (e.g., insurance brokers and benefits carriers) to ensure timely, accurate and compliant administration of assigned programs
Design and implement the Benefits communication plan for delivering educational materials, presentations, and workshops etc. to enhance employees' understanding of available benefits
Continually evaluate current practices to find better ways getting the job done, innovative ways to solve problems, and employ a hands-on approach
Work together EMEA Payroll, HR Partnering teams and regional People Service teams, external brokers and consultants to design and implement benefit programs; be point of contact for HR Partnering teams and regional People Services teams for escalations related to benefits, striving to resolve issues promptly and efficiently
Provide exceptional service to all stakeholders and support as needed to resolve questions, concerns or take feedback
Assist Benefits Ops teams with the implementation of new programs and changes to plans and/or administrative procedures. Build reports and dashboards to give stakeholders visibility into relevant metrics
Present recommendations on initiatives and influence stakeholders through data and thoughtful interpretation of findings

What You’ll Bring

Experience in International Benefits for a multinational company or consulting firm, master degree or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Deep interest in analyzing data and the ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making, strong excel skills
Strong vendor management, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills, working knowledge of EMEA labor environment and country regulations
Possess high level of integrity. Be widely trusted, direct and truthful, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and gain confidence
Solutions and client service-oriented, with an emphasis on problem solving, ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, including strong presentation generation and delivery, as well as strong interpersonal skills, you communicate proficiently in English, both verbally and written; you speak ideally at least one of the main languages of the EMEA region
Be available for occasional business travel