HR Specialist (m/f/d) - U.S. Benefits

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the pharmaceutical packaging sector is seeking a skilled HR Specialist focusing on U.S. benefits. The role involves administering various employee benefits while ensuring compliance with U.S. labor regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, and will support HR processes across locations, fostering a culture of excellence and responsiveness in a diverse, international team setting.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Employee health benefits

Development prospects through training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Experience in U.S. employee benefits and leave of absence administration.
• Deep understanding of U.S. benefits regulations and practices.
• Fluency in English required; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Administer U.S. benefit programs including health insurance and 401(k).
• Serve as the subject matter expert for U.S. benefits compliance.
• Deliver professional customer service to U.S.-based employees.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP SuccessFactors

ServiceNow

Jobbeschreibung

Job ID: 8465

We are looking for a HR Specialist (m/f/d) - U.S. Benefits located in Germany or Portugal or Hungry who brings deep knowledge of U.S. employee benefits and labor regulations. This role serves as the subject matter expert for U.S. benefits, supporting the administration of our benefits plans and programs across North America and all Business Areas, while being based in Germany. The role requires an understanding of U.S. labor law, benefits compliance, and HR best practices, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). You will work closely with employees, managers, and stakeholders across the U.S., delivering expert guidance, timely administration, and customer-focused service.

Your Role in our Team

• Administer U.S. benefit programs including health insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, dental, vision, and related plans.
• Act as a first and second-level contact for HR-related benefit inquiries from U.S.-based employees and managers.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for U.S. benefits, including eligibility rules, compliance, open enrollment, and audit requirements.
• Ensure all benefits administration complies with U.S. federal and state laws, including PPACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Maintain process documentation and update internal knowledge bases.
• Ensure operational excellence and data integrity in HR systems.
• Support the full employee lifecycle: job offers, onboarding, benefit enrollments and changes, terminations, and post-employment benefit transitions.
• Deliver prompt, professional customer service with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Coordinate with cross-functional HR teams across time zones to resolve employee requests.
• Manage document handling, archiving, and contract support for U.S.-based personnel.
• Support HR knowledge base and internal communication related to U.S. benefits.
• Participate in or lead HR Shared Services projects with a focus on continuous improvement.

Your Profile

• Experience in U.S. employee benefits and leave of absence administration.
• Deep Understanding of U.S. benefits regulations and practices (e.g., PPACA, FMLA, COBRA).
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently across time zones.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel proficiency required (advanced formulas not needed).
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, or similar HRIS systems preferred.
• Fluency in English required; German is a plus but not mandatory.
• Customer service orientation and responsiveness.
• Experience with U.S. benefit open enrollment processes and vendor coordination.

Your Advantages

So that you can hit the ground running right from the start, as part of the Körber Group we offer you:

• Numerous opportunities to help shape the company, a wide range of training opportunities and a wide range of development prospects through a comprehensive range of tasks
• Become part of a team of experts and quickly take responsibility for your own topics and projects
• Opportunities to help shape the company! Shape the future with us - we are always looking for innovative and creative ideas to further develop our processes and services
• Varied work in a pleasant, international working environment with flexible working arrangements and flat hierarchies
• Benefits for your health: EGYM Wellpass and company health insurance
• Mobile working and remote work abroad

Can you see yourself in this profile description? Then Körber is the right place for you! We look forward to getting to know you!

Recruitment Team

If you have any questions, please contact us for Germany at [phone] for Portugal at [phone] and for Hungary at [phone] or [e-mail]. Please send us your application exclusively via the applicant portal using the “Apply now” button.

Recruiter:Adeel Rehman Bhatti & Joana Nina & Agnes Reder

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.