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

HR Specialist (m/f/d) - U.S. Benefits
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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We are looking for a HR Specialist (m/f/d) - U. S. Benefits located in Germany or Portugal or Hungary 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
- focused service.

• Administer U. S. benefit programs including health insurance, 401(k),
  - and
  - term disability, life insurance, dental, vision, and related plans.
• Act as a first and
  - 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
  - employment benefit transitions.
• Deliver prompt, professional customer service with a
  - oriented mindset.
• Coordinate with
  - 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.
• 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 Success
  Factors, Service
  Now, 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.
  
  
  

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!

If you have any questions, please contact us for Germany at +49 40 21107 291 for Portugal at +351 967 253 681 and for Hungary at +3630 205 1718 or jobs@koerber.com. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Machinery Manufacturing

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