Seagen

Manager, Benefits Administration

Corporate Functions - Zug, Switzerland

Description

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us!

Summary

The role of the Benefits Administrator is a member of the Global Rewards Team and the Europe HR team in Switzerland. The role reports into the Associate Director, Total Rewards International based in Zug, Switzerland. The Benefits Administrator will support Seagen business growth in Europe by administering all benefit programs, enrolling and onboarding employees and communicating benefit programs. This is an important role within the EU HR team with the focus on continuous improvement of positive employee experience and transparency and clarity of benefits programs.

Responsibilities

The Benefits Administrator will:

• Own the agenda of all implemented benefits for European affiliates.
• Manage vendors, maintain the program database MercerGold (benefit database).
• Maintain good working relationships with external and internal partners.
• Liaise with Seagen benefit broker 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 closely with head of Rewards International on total rewards strategic direction, philosophy and communication.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 3 -5 years of experience in Benefits administration or Compensation & Benefits coordination/analysis.
• 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.

Education:

• BA /MA in Human resources, Business studies.
• Fluent English, one additional EU language would be an asset (Spanish, French, Italian, German).

Seagen

Seagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 03/04/2021