GBS Benefits Admin Lead

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Syensqo Job Grade: S15 – S17

Job Overview and Responsibilities

Syensqo is creating its internal Global Business Services (GBS) to cover Finance, Procurement and Human Resources activities.  We offer you to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to contribute to this group’s transformation.

Join us in one of our locations, be part of this transformation journey from the start.

The incumbent will deliver benefit administration services according to the service catalog:

Key Responsibilities :

Under the guidance of the Payroll Regional/Country Lead, he/she will perform following tasks:

• Lead the administration of health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA, HSA, and wellness initiatives in conjunction with third party administrator
• Review contracts and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other relevant federal and state regulations.
• Lead Annual Enrollment process and strategy
• Manage the company's retirement plans, including 401(k), pension, and other defined contribution and benefit plans.
• Review and administer local policy updates in conduction with peers 
• Partner with financial and legal advisors to ensure retirement plans are compliant, cost-effective, and competitive.
• Ensure all benefits and compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain required documentation and records, including reporting for regulatory compliance and audits.
• Supervise a team of benefits analysts and administrators, providing mentorship, training, and performance feedback.
• Maintain proper documentation of all benefit processes and strategies
• Manage system structure and coding for project implementations and enhancements with third party
• Manage Retirement Audits and Mandatory Report Filing 
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, focused on delivering exceptional employee support and experience.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, ...or similar.
• Experience in Benefit Administration and Retirement 
• Fluent in English
• Good knowledge of IT Tools (Word, Excel, ...), knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Being a team leader who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and good time management
• Being curious and eager to improve his/her own knowledge
• Proactive and autonomous working style

Must-have skills

• Knowledge in payroll process and systems
• Fluent in written English
• Attention to detail to maintain the highest operational standards

Must-have language skills

Fluent in English (written)

Nice-to-have language skills

Local languages for supporting country

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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