Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional portfolio of programs and services across a cluster of countries in Europe? We are looking for a Benefits Manager to lead an exciting team! As a leader, you will have the unique opportunity to shape and guide a team that interfaces with an extensive network of stakeholders, offering both breadth and depth in engagement. Your role will not only require a robust set of skills but also the vision to seize opportunities for growth and innovation. By fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion, you will contribute to life-changing innovations that resonate across the globe, affirming Microsoft's commitment to making a difference in the world.In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders across multiple countries in Europe. You will be part of a dynamic team that partners with the broader Microsoft ecosystem to deliver impactful benefits programs that align with our culture and values. You will have the ability to zoom in and out, from designing the strategy to executing the delivery, while ensuring the highest standards of privacy, equity, security, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.ResponsibilitiesPeople Management: Deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.Microsoft's approach is: Model - Live our culture; Embody our values; Practice our leadership principles. Coach - Define team objectives and outcomes; Enable success across boundaries; Help the team adapt and learn. Care - Attract and retain great people; Know each individual's capabilities and aspirations; Invest in the growth of others.Program Design and Adaptation: Identify benefits issues, process breakdowns, and design issues and recommend new benefits opportunities. Interpret business needs and compliance requirements. Operationalize complex legal guidance and analyze competitive market data for a benefits program. Use this insight and work with external partners to improve the design of programs. Create materials to explain proposed changes associated with benefits programs. Receive approval from management for socialization plans and overall costs of proposed changes.Program Implementation: Build relationships and partner with internal teams (e.g., IT, Legal, Tax, Communications, HR Services) using up-to-date expertise to integrate plans and materials before and during the benefits program implementation, and for ongoing management. Execute integration and compliance with internal teams' programs and other systems (e.g., compensation, payroll).
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