EMEA Benefits Specialist (German-speaking)

<h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong>EMEA Benefits Specialist (German-speaking)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>We are looking for a new Benefits Specialist colleague who would administer the German benefits programs under the direction of the EMEA Benefits Supervisor. Provides guidance to employees regarding plan enrolment, ongoing communication, program features/changes, and works directly with employees to understand and resolve coverage, payments, and claims issues. </p> <p> </p> <p>Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad has developed into a recognized global leader in the growing life science research and clinical diagnostics markets. We have built a strong team of over 8,000 employees and a robust network of operations that serves over 150,000 customers worldwide.</p> <p>Bio-Rad employees share a common mission: To “Advance discovery and improve lives.”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Administers German benefits programs including statutory and non-statutory retirement, pension, medical, leave-of-absence, and other related programs</li> <li>Ensures the required policies, reporting and documentation, contract negotiation, and legal compliance to maintain a competitive benefit offering for employees</li> <li>Assists employees in the successful resolution of benefits issues, payments, claims disputes, etc. with help from local HR/Finance staff to effectively communicate with employees in the variety of languages required</li> <li>Works directly with employees to ensure effective enrolment and continued coverage in local benefit programs.</li> <li>Works with outside service providers including government agencies, insurance brokers, benefits providers, systems vendors, etc. to establish and maintain effective benefits programs</li> <li>Facilitates country-specific open enrolment processes, benefit system upgrades, interaction with Employee Central, and other benefit projects.</li> <li>Interprets complex laws, regulations, policies related to benefits, and serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for leave programs and with applicable country state laws.</li> <li>Willing to support other EMEA countries for the same tasks.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Requirements:</u></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in German (fluent or native). </li> <li>Very good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English. Any other languages would be an advantage</li> <li>Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in employee benefits administration</li> <li>3+ years of related experience in employee benefits and benefits/HR administration and legislation</li> <li>Excellent Customer Service skills and good problem-solving abilities required</li> <li>Computer skills with SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as Power BI).</li> <li>Skills in SAP modules and Employee Central</li> <li>Interprets complex laws, regulations and policies related to benefits and employment law that may be unique to each country served</li> <li>Ability to search and find out solutions to employee requests desired</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><u>What Bio-Rad can offer:</u></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>A dynamic environment where your innovative ideas are always welcome</li> <li>A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team</li> <li>Development opportunities: wide range of training &amp; learning opportunities, long-term career opportunities, lateral and vertical career moves</li> <li>Competitive salary and cafeteria</li> <li>100% commuting allowance for non Budapest residents, BKK pass for Budapest residents</li> <li>Annual bonus and salary review</li> <li>Private Health Care Services – unlimited examinations, checkups in numerous specialties free of charge</li> <li>Life and accident insurance</li> <li>Marriage and childbirth allowance</li> <li>School start allowance</li> <li>Loyalty award</li> <li>Employee Referral Program with a remarkable referral bonus</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Hybrid working opportunity (3 days onsite and 2 days home office. Our office is located in Budapest, Futó u. 47, 1082)</li> <li>All You Can Move contract possibility/free gym membership</li> </ul>