EMEA Benefits Specialist

El Camino Health; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Logitech in Cork is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage day-to-day benefits administration for the EMEA region, with hybrid work (2 days on site in Mahon, Cork) and collaboration with People Operations and leadership teams.

You will lead LOA programs, audit data, partner with vendors, and design benefits communications. The role requires strong knowledge of EMEA benefits, leave of absence programs, compliance, and 5+ years in benefits support; Workday experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of EMEA benefits, leave of absence programs and compliance requirements.
• Workday experience desirable.
• 5+ years of experience working in benefits support.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration for EMEA and global programs.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for benefits inquiries and processes.
• Audit benefits data, payroll deductions, and enrolments for accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with third-party vendors to ensure smooth benefits processing and compliance.
• Lead LOA programs, illness and insurance case management, and related communications.

Skills

Benefits knowledge

Leave of Absence

Compliance

People Operations support

Tools

Workday

Job description

Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way. Hybrid role - 2 days per week on site in Mahon, Cork.

Job Description

Foster trust and transparency with key internal stakeholders by maintaining proactive, open lines of communication with the Employee Care, Employee Relations, and leadership teams. Logitech is hiring a Benefits Specialist to manage the operations and administration of benefits programs for the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration Support: Manage day-to-day benefits administration for employee benefits, including health & welfare, retirement, wellness, and other applicable programs Serve as the first point of escalation for People Operations for employee benefits inquiries and processes for EMEA and global benefits programs, delivering expert guidance on plan options, coverage details, compliance, and claims processes Conduct regular audits of benefits data, payroll deductions, and enrolments to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations Partner with third-party vendors to ensure smooth benefits processing, issue resolution, and compliance with contractual obligations Support the Total Rewards COE to maintain compliance with local regulations related to benefits administration, including health and welfare, retirement, and wellness plans Serve as the primary subject matter expert and liaison for all Leave of Absence (LOA) programs, illness and insurance, ensuring seamless case management and strict regulatory compliance Consult with People Partners and Org Partners on escalated employee benefit or leave situations, offering guidance, standardised approaches, and best practices Maintain EMEA region and global benefits programs by creating and updating Employee Self-Service support and the P&C knowledge base Keep up to date documentation on benefit plans, policies, and procedures, ensuring that all materials are compliant with relevant laws and regulations Deliver new hire benefits orientation and design and deliver employee benefits education materials and communications to increase program understanding and utilisation Continuously evaluate benefits processes to identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation.
• Program Management / Project Support: Key stakeholder for new projects, translating new benefits, leave and/or compliance needs for project implementation or operationalisation Lead and coordinate various benefits-related programs, such as annual open enrolment, vendor / plan implementations, ensuring timely completion and quality standards Oversee the integration of benefits data across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and security Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to identify system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimise data flow and accessibility Support new system implementations and integrations Develop project plans, establish milestones, allocate resources, and monitor progress to achieve project objectives effectively Lead the end-to end project management or support benefits-related system migrations, integrations, and technology implementations to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of EMEA benefits, leave of absence programs and compliance requirements
• Workday experience desirable
• 5+ years of experience working in benefits support
• Location: This is a hybrid position, based primarily in our Cork office.
• Only candidates who are able to work from the Cork office location will be given preference for this role.

Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.

Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future. We believe that good health means more than getting medical care when you need it. Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families. We can’t wait to tell you more about them being that there are too many to list here and they vary based on location.

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Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences.

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