Job Description

Circle K Europe is looking for a new team player, who would like to join our European Performance & Rewards team.

Location: Brussels, The Hague, Luxembourg, or Berlin

THE ROLE

The global HR team has defined an ambitious strategy for the years to come. Supporting this, is the team owning the Compensation & Benefits processes in Europe. Despite being industry leading in some areas of HR, we are just beginning an exciting and ambitious development journey on a global scale. This allows you to be part of exciting projects, initiatives and can contribute through your ideas & thoughts to make this journey enriching.

The Benefits Manager for Europe is responsible for managing and overseeing the employee benefits programs across various European countries. This role involves designing, implementing, and administering benefits programs tailored to each country's regulations and cultural expectations. The role ensures that the benefits programs are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with local legal regulations.

The role will report to Director – Compensation & Benefits Europe, based in Oslo, Norway. In this role, you will have close communication and cooperation with HR Network in Europe and our Payroll and HR Administration teams in the Business Shared Services

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Plan and Design Benefits Programs:

Evaluate and compare existing company benefits with those of other employers in each country by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information.

Design and recommend benefits programs and modifications that ensure competitive positioning in each local market.

Administration of Benefits Programs:

Oversee the renewal of benefits, working with the vendors, broker of record and Country HR teams to ensure timely and accurate updates.

Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments and maintain proper documentation.

Work closely with the shared services team to manage benefits enrollment and administration processes, including open enrollment and new hire onboarding across different countries.

Collaborate with the shared services team to ensure all processes, enrollments, and documentation are consistently in place and up to date.

Compliance and Reporting:

Work closely with local HR teams to ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations related to employee benefits in each European country.

Collaborate with local HR teams to prepare and file required regulatory reports and documentation specific to each country.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date benefits records and employee information.

Vendor Management:

Serve as the point of contact for the Global Benefits Manager, facilitating communication and coordination across various regions.

Evaluate and manage relationships with external benefits providers and brokers in each European country.

Negotiate contracts and agreements with benefits vendors to secure the best terms and services for the organization.

Monitor vendor performance and address any issues or concerns.

Employee Communication and Support:

Develop and deliver communications to employees about benefits programs, changes.

Provide guidance and support to shared services team to handle employees’ benefits inquiries and issues.

Financial Analysis and Budgeting:

Monitor benefits costs and perform cost analysis to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings in each country.

Assist in the development and management of the benefits budget.

Analyze the financial impact of benefits programs and provide recommendations for cost-effective solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

5+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role with a focus on European countries.

Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements across different European countries, preferably on Benelux & Germany.

Experience with benefits plan design and administration in a multinational context.

Experience in working with Global Benefits Management.

Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration systems, preferably in WorkDay.

Skills and Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong communication, interpersonal and Cross-cultural communication skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT CIRCLE K

Our office employment opportunities offer you career growth with an international company, plus a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey, we have a place for you. Here’s some of the exciting perks we offer: 

Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 3 years in a row.

Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.).

Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days.

Work in a collaborative, dynamic, high performing and diverse team.

Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.

Hybrid work to allow a sustainable work-life balance.

At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Interested?

We encourage you to apply by September 30, 2024. The candidates will be reviewed on continuous basis.

Contact person:

Alise Kitija Pabērza

Recruiter, Europe

e: alisekitija.paberza@circlekeurope.com 

Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. We are looking forward to your application!