EMEA Benefits Supervisor

EMEA Benefits Supervisor

Overview: 

The EMEA Benefits Supervisor oversees the administration of benefits programs for countries in the region, supported by Benefits Specialists. The Benefits Supervisor provides all training, coaching and support to the administrative team, and provides guidance to HR and Finance/Payroll staff regarding employee benefits issues. Responsible for the management of benefits programs. Conducts plan analysis, and contributes to thestrategy, design and benchmarking of EMEA benefit programs to maintain the company’s competitive position in the labor market. Ensures compliance with all required country benefit reporting, regulations and

tax filings (in collaboration with involved departments). Partly, support for the APAC region will be needed.

How You'll Make an Impact: 

• The EMEA Benefits Supervisor oversees the administration of benefits programs for countries in the region supported by Benefits Specialists.
• The Benefits Supervisor provides all training, coaching and support to the administrative team, and provides guidance to HR and Finance/Payroll staff regarding employee benefits
• Responsible for the management of benefits programs.
• Conducts plan analysis, and contributes to the strategy, design and benchmarking of EMEA benefit programs to maintain the company’s competitive position in the labor market.
• Ensures compliance with all required country benefit reporting, regulations and tax filings (in collaboration with involved departments).
• Partly, support for the APAC region will be needed.
• Ensures the required policies, reporting and documentation, contract negotiation, and legal compliance to maintain a competitive benefit offering for employees.
• Supports HR in communications strategies and programs to ensure full enrollment and participation in benefits offerings.
• Manages a team of four Benefit Specialists to administer EMEA benefits programs.
• Provides coaching, training and development to the Benefits team.
• Works with outside service providers including government agencies, insurance brokers, benefits providers, systems vendors, etc. to establish and maintain effective benefits programs.
• Recommends benefits enhancements, cost containment strategies, and long-range objectives for the benefits programs. Oversees country-specific program enrollment 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

What You Bring:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in multiple languages.
• Ability to conduct presentations.
• Excellent Customer Service skills required.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interprets complex laws, regulations and policies related to benefits and employment law that may be unique
• to each country served.
• People and Project Management Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in employee benefits administration.
• Certifications helpful but not required.
• 3+ years of related experience in employee benefits and benefits/HR administration and legislation.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Computer skills with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Who We Are: 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.”

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and thereason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality,and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offeravariety ofoptions, including:

• Life and accident insurance,  
• Private Health Care Services – unlimited examinations, checkups in numerous specialties free of charge  
• Competitive salary and cafeteria  
• 100% commuting allowance for non Budapest residents  
• Annual bonus  
• Annual salary review  
• Marriage and childbirth allowance  
• School start allowance  
• Loyalty award  
• Employee Referral Program with remarkable referral bonus  
• All You Can Move contract possibility/gym facility discount  
• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite and 2 days home office. Our office is located in Budapest, Futó u. 47, 1082