EMEA Benefits Specialist (German-speaking)

EMEA Benefits Specialist (German-speaking)

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.

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.

Bio-Rad employees share a common mission: To “Advance discovery and improve lives.”

Responsibilities:

• Administers German benefits programs including statutory and non-statutory retirement, pension, medical, leave-of-absence, and other related programs
• Ensures the required policies, reporting and documentation, contract negotiation, and legal compliance to maintain a competitive benefit offering for employees
• 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
• Works directly with employees to ensure effective enrolment and continued coverage in local benefit programs.
• Works with outside service providers including government agencies, insurance brokers, benefits providers, systems vendors, etc. to establish and maintain effective benefits programs
• Facilitates country-specific open enrolment processes, benefit system upgrades, interaction with Employee Central, and other benefit projects.
• Interprets complex laws, regulations, policies related to benefits, and serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for leave programs and with applicable country state laws.
• Willing to support other EMEA countries for the same tasks.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in German (fluent or native).
• Very good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English. Any other languages would be an advantage
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in employee benefits administration
• 3+ years of related experience in employee benefits and benefits/HR administration and legislation
• Excellent Customer Service skills and good problem-solving abilities required
• Computer skills with SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as Power BI).
• Skills in SAP modules and Employee Central
• Interprets complex laws, regulations and policies related to benefits and employment law that may be unique to each country served
• Ability to search and find out solutions to employee requests desired

What Bio-Rad can offer:

• A dynamic environment where your innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• Development opportunities: wide range of training & learning opportunities, long-term career opportunities, lateral and vertical career moves
• Competitive salary and cafeteria
• 100% commuting allowance for non Budapest residents, BKK pass for Budapest residents
• Annual bonus and salary review
• Private Health Care Services – unlimited examinations, checkups in numerous specialties free of charge
• Life and accident insurance
• Marriage and childbirth allowance
• School start allowance
• Loyalty award
• Employee Referral Program with a remarkable referral bonus

• Hybrid working opportunity (3 days onsite and 2 days home office. Our office is located in Budapest, Futó u. 47, 1082)
• All You Can Move contract possibility/free gym membership