Benefits Specialist
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Job Location:
Durham County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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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
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance or a related field. Preferred; Masters 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.
About us: DivIHN the IT Asset Performance Services organization provides Professional Consulting Custom Projects and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization Specialization and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race color religion (creed) gender gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status.
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Fmla
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Outlook
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Phone Etiquette
- Workday
