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Position Summary

The Benefits Specialist will lead and manage the design, implementation, and operations of our global benefits programs. Reporting to the Head of People Technology & Operations, this role will be responsible for benefit strategy, budgeting, compliance, and governance across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and France. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our organizational values and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Global Benefits Strategy & Design

Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive, competitive, and cost-effective benefits strategies across the US, UK, Germany, and France.

Align local country benefits programs with global corporate philosophy and regional regulatory requirements.

Benefits Operations & Administration

Oversee day-to-day global benefits operations, including vendor management, plan administration, and annual renewals.

Serve as the escalation point for complex benefits issues and ensure timely and accurate resolution.

Governance & Compliance

Prepare and present benefits strategy, program changes, and renewals for Benefit Committee approval.

Ensure compliance with all local regulations, laws, and reporting requirements in each country of operation.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Develop and manage the global benefits budget and support regular forecasting activities.

Analyze trends and utilization to optimize plan design and cost efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and HR Business Partners to ensure integrated delivery of benefits programs.

Collaborate with Bayer and BlueRock benefits teams to further alignment and integration.

Employee Communication & Education

Lead the communication of benefits offerings to employees through multiple channels (e.g., open enrollment, onboarding, intranet).

Optimize infrastructure and support to ensure employees understand and can maximize the value of their benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Preferred; Master's or relevant certification (e.g., CEBS, GPHR) a plus.

Minimum 3 5 years of progressive experience in global benefits strategy and operations, preferably within the biotech or life sciences industry.

Deep knowledge of benefits regulations and practices in the US, UK, Germany, and France.

Experience preparing and presenting materials to senior leadership and/or governance committees.

Strong financial acumen and experience managing benefits budgets and vendor contracts.

Exceptional project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Comfortable operating in a matrixed organization with a parent company structure.

High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive employee data and confidential topics.