Sr Benefits Expert

Bayer•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

As a key member of the worldwide Bayer HR Community, you will design and build new benefit solutions and technologies from a global perspective. You will establish and govern global policies, frameworks, and practices across a broad scope of benefit solutions. In key HR projects, you will provide expertise and support in the Employee Benefits and Total Rewards arena, translating the people strategy into fit-for-purpose solutions for our business and employees. You will collaborate with the Global Process Owner for Benefits to implement efficient and operable solutions, ensuring proper communication of benefits trends and initiatives.

Requirements

At least 8-10 years of professional work experience with strong and proven HR and Total Rewards knowledge, as well as project and change management skills
Strong understanding and experience in the area of employee benefits
Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity on a global scale, delivering results in cross-functional and multicultural teams
Strong collaborative skills and behavior: connecting, co-creating, inspiring, leading, and engaging others
Strong stakeholder management experience and ability to co-create strategic views and plans
Strong communication skills
Analytical skills to build data-driven conclusions
Strong digital literacy and mindset

Responsibilities

Design and build new benefit solutions and technologies from a global perspective
Establish and govern global policies, frameworks, and practices for a broad scope of benefit solutions
Provide expertise and support in key HR projects related to Employee Benefits and Total Rewards
Collaborate with the Global Process Owner for Benefits to translate policies and frameworks into efficient solutions
Ensure proper communication of benefits trends, initiatives, and projects within respective communities and stakeholder groups
Monitor established benefit portfolios and solutions, following up on developments, needs, and global KPIs
Manage relevant global vendors, service level agreements, and make vs. buy decisions
Understand external market trends and the Bayer Benefits landscape
Sponsor or lead projects related to portfolio and process improvements
Stay on top of business needs and market trends in the benefits arena in partnership with the Head of Benefits
Be a respected partner for other functions, such as HSE, Procurement, Pallas, Asset Management, and IT, regarding benefits portfolio management
Participate in the negotiation of service agreements with external providers