Benefits Manager

On behalf of our client, a biotechnology company based in Zug, Swisslinx is looking for a Benefits Manager to support the International HR team in Switzerland. This is a 12-months contract position (possible extension and start date - as soon as possible).

Your mission:

- Support the agenda of all statutory and supplementary benefits for European affiliates (car program, retirement, medical/accident/illness insurance, etc.)
- Manage vendors, maintain the benefit program database
- Maintain good the working relationship with external and internal partners
- Liaise with company's benefit brokers and benefit providers concerning employee enrollment process, providing the update to pension vendors
- Apply the knowledge of the country specific programs and related regulations and practices
- Liaise with and provide guidance to EU HR team and the accounting team regarding the contribution processing, updates or changes
- Support talent acquisition process by providing input on country benefit program
- Enroll /disenroll employees in/from benefit programs, prepare and update onboarding materials for new hires
- Schedule regular benefit updates for EU HR team and other stakeholders as required
- Provide response to employees' questions
- Review and improve the invoicing flow between vendors and the accounting team

Interactions and Collaboration:
- Work proactively with HR partners in International, Talent acquisition team, Accounting /Payroll and Legal team
- As a member of the Global Rewards team, works in ad hoc projects as required
- Present benefits in various forums, e.g. employee information sessions or country leadership teams
- Externally, liaise with benefit broker and vendors as required
- Works independently to provide guidelines to employees in the region on implemented benefits and processes

Decisions and Governance:
- Use the approved guidelines and governance
- Work within the compliance guidelines in each market
- Evaluate current processes and methodologies and propose improvements where necessary
- Work with the global HR Operations team to enhance the benefit onboarding process and improve employee experience
- Detect the insufficiencies or act upon them

Your profile:

- Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in Min 3 - 5 years of experience in Benefits administration or Compensation & Benefits coordination/analysis
- Experience in implementing and communicating benefits in multiple countries
- International benefits experience and good knowledge of local HR/benefit regulations in major markets - France, Germany Switzerland, UK
- Good analytical skills
- Intermediate/advanced excel skills
- Project management skills
- Presentation and clear communication
- Enjoy working in multicultural and diverse environment
- Fluent English, additional EU languages are an asset (Spanish, French, Italian, German)

To apply or for any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Alina Peeva, recruiter: alina.peeva@swisslinx.com
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