Benefits Manager

Location: Czech Republic
Work Mode: Remote
The Benefits Manager will be part of the Benefits team Europe and can be based in any Cognizant Eastern Europe locations (Poland, Czechia, Hungary).
This role will be required to work closely with HR, business managers and other key stakeholders to lead key benefits European projects and initiatives.


Responsibilities:
Act as Benefit lead to deliver Cognizant benefits strategy across dedicated European markets
Manage benefits programs and plans to ensure benefits competitiveness and cost effectiveness as well as employees engagement and talent retention
Liaise with various members of the business and HR teams to manage the market review of various existing and new benefit programmes across the region to then design, recommend new, improved, negotiated, cost effective packages to align to business needs and legislation changes.
Project manage the roll-out of a Total Rewards system in the dedicated markets (Darwin and the Hub).
Be responsible for the design, development and roll-out of engaging benefits communication plan across the dedicated markets within the region.
Lead the relationship and management of third party suppliers/providers, ensuring effective SLAs are in place and a high level of service maintained according to the Company’s needs.
Be the subject matter expert on all matters in relation to Company benefits and help answer and manage complex queries accordingly.
Support benefit due diligence for various projects such as mergers & acquisitions, supporting key stakeholders to ensure full comparisons are made and any issues/risks are highlighted.
Develop strong relationships with colleagues across HR and drive best practice initiatives into the business.
Use experience and knowledge to develop timely and innovative solutions in response to business needs.
Support the wider Benefits team on any benefit related project
Skills and requirements to the role:
Good knowledge and understanding of benefits provisions across Europe as well statutory / legal requirements
Strong vendor management skills; managing contracts and collaboration with Procurement and Legal departments.
Excellent project management experience and skills are essential
Experience with flexible benefits platforms would be beneficial
Pro-active self-starter, able to work on their own and with virtual teams
Ability to work and prioritize multiple projects at the same time is essential
Good attention to detail, highly numerate with great analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at a senior level.
Demonstrate understanding and strong, direct hands on experience operating in a complex business and matrix environment
Logical with excellent problem-solving skills
Educated to degree level and/or CIPD qualification
What we offer:
Great working atmosphere,
Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, well-known global company,
Role that allows you to grow both, professionally and personally,
Diverse and international work environment,
Competitive salary and benefits such as private healthcare, multisport card, and more.
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