EMEA Benefits Supervisor

EMEA Benefits Supervisor 

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 employees, HR and Finance/Payroll staff regarding employee benefits issues.  Responsible for the day-to-day operations and 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. Partly, support for the APAC region will be needed. 

How You’ll make an impact: 

• Manages EMEA 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. 
• Manages a team of five Benefit Specialists to administer EMEA benefits programs.   Provides coaching, training and development to the Benefits team. 
• Works directly with employees to ensure effective enrollment and continued coverage in local benefit programs.  Designs and/or coordinates communications strategies and programs to ensure full enrollment and participation in benefits offerings. Assists employees in the successful resolution of benefits issues, payments, claims disputes, etc. Solicits and coordinates help from local HR/Finance staff to effectively communicate with employees in the variety of languages required. 
• 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 English 
• 5+ years of related experience in employee benefits and benefits/HR administration and legislation. 
• 2+ years of supervisory experience of a benefits team. 
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in employee benefits administration. 
• Certifications helpful but not required. 
• 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 
• Computer skills with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) 

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason 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 offer a variety of options, 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) 

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