Compensation and Benefits Specialist - 6 months

**Compensation And Benefits Specialist - 6 Months** - Manage insurance benefits and vendor relationships - Ensure data integrity and process governance **About Our Client** Our client is an international company. **Job Description** **The Successful Applicant** - Insurance Program Administration - Administer group insurance plans (e.g., medical, life, accident ...) across eligible populations, ensuring accurate enrollment, terminations, changes, and timely invoicing. - Coordinate with brokers/insurers on policy renewals, census submissions, claims escalations, and underwriting requirements. - Manage complex cases (e.g., leaves, expatriates, cross‑border workers, local specificities) and ensure the right coverage levels and documentation. - Prepare employee communications (plan summaries, FAQs, renewal changes) and support employee queries with SLA‑driven responses. - Benefits Vendor Management - Act as day‑to‑day single point of contact for benefits providers (insurance, pension/3rd pillar if applicable, EAP, wellbeing). - Run vendor performance reviews: SLAs, service tickets, accuracy, turnaround, and member experience; drive corrective actions. - Lead procurement‑aligned activities: data privacy addendums, contract terms, renewals, and fee benchmarking; raise POs and reconcile invoices. - Support RFP/RFQ processes when needed; maintain an up‑to‑date vendor governance tracker. - Data Management & Reporting - Maintain data integrity across HRIS (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors), benefits portals, and payroll interfaces; execute regular reconciliations (eligibility, premiums, deductions). - Build and automate audits and controls (missing data, duplicates, effective dates, retro changes). - Produce monthly and ad‑hoc dashboards: participation rates, premium trends, claims/utilization (as available), and compliance status. - Ensure GDPR/Swiss data protection alignment: access controls, secure data transfers, retention practices. - Compliance & Governance - Ensure benefits practices comply with Swiss regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations. - Maintain accurate policy documentation and employee communications; prepare materials for internal/external audits. - Support risk management by tracking exceptions, documenting controls, and implementing remediation plans. - Payroll Interface & Finance Partnership - Validate monthly benefits deductions and employer contributions, including retro adjustments and off‑cycle corrections. - Reconcile invoices vs. payroll deductions vs. provider files; resolve variances promptly. - Partner with Finance on accruals and forecast impacts of renewals or plan changes. - Projects & Continuous Improvement - Contribute to renewal cycles, open enrollment, and process digitization. - Map and streamline end‑to‑end processes (joiners/movers/leavers) and standardize SOPs. - Support change management: draft guides, run trainings for HR/Shared Services, and elevate employee experience. **Qualifications** - 3-5+ years in Compensation & Benefits (with proven focus on insurance and vendor management) ideally in FMCG or fast‑paced, multi‑site environments. - Solid knowledge of Swiss benefits/insurance landscape; exposure to cross‑border/expat scenarios is a plus. - Experience with HRIS (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar) and payroll integrations. - Strong Excel/Sheets skills (lookups, pivots); comfortable with data audits and reconciliations. - Familiarity with GDPR/Swiss data protection and basic contract/SLA concepts. Skills & Competencies - Detail‑oriented with a strong control mindset; high standards for data quality. - Vendor management and negotiation skills; able to challenge and improve service performance. - Stakeholder management across HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external partners. - Clear written & verbal communication (employee‑friendly and executive‑ready). - Problem‑solving under time pressure; proactive, organized, and resilient. **What's on Offer** Full time role with one day of home office. Hybrid. Occasional meetings with insurers/brokers and internal stakeholders. **Contact: Marine Moncozet** **Quote job ref: JN-122025-6910374** Quelle: https://ch.linkedin.com/jobs/view/compensation-and-benefits-specialist-6-months-at-michael-page-4346220648

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