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Palo Alto Networks

Sep 10

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Amsterdam
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years in benefits program management, Excel skills, strong communication, project execution, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • You will support global benefits programs, manage vendor relationships, conduct market reviews, enhance benefit administration, and advise regional leadership on program effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in design, analyses, socialization, and support of benefits programs applicable to a high-growth, go-to-market, high-tech organization, across EMEA or globally
  • Proven track record of managing benefit plans and providers in a global context
  • Experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets
  • Ability to set, manage, and deliver compliant programs within a reasonable budget as well as make decisions and trade-offs based on holistic financial metrics
  • You are detail-oriented, and have both left-brain and right-brain strengths
  • Superior language, written and oral, communication skills required
  • Sense of humor and commitment to professionalism
  • Dynamic and team oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills, business judgment, strategic thinking, superior work ethic
  • Able to work efficiently with cross-functional teams and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment across multiple time zones
  • Ability to demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality
  • Project planning and execution for cross-functional initiatives
  • Comfortable with ambiguity
  • Quick learner and an independent, proactive working style and curious
  • Experience with interpretation and applying local regulatory/statutory requirements for benefits
  • Fluent in English with extraordinary presentation, written and spoken communication skills in English required

Responsibilities

  • Be a vital part of the EMEA People Team and Global Benefits team by supporting global benefits programs including retirement and medical plans, PTO, Leave of Absence and other insured benefits
  • Manage and review our vendors (SLA management) in the benefits space together with our global broker
  • Conduct market reviews across countries to ensure external competitiveness, and alignment to the company’s benefits philosophy
  • Review current approach to benefit administration and suggest efficiencies that can be gain in both the employee experience and administrative execution
  • Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to socialize and promote benefits programs in region
  • Advising regional leadership on program effectiveness as the EMEA benefits specialist and support our JAPAC and US based team in developing global top-notch benefit programs

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Benefits Program Manager - EMEA?

The main responsibility of the Benefits Program Manager - EMEA is to oversee and evolve the benefits offering and employee experience across EMEA, focusing on health, pension, and compliance programs.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 4 years of experience in the design and support of benefits programs applicable to a high-growth, high-tech organization is required.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills for this role include excellent communication abilities, detail orientation, strategic thinking, project management, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Will the Benefits Program Manager work with vendors?

Yes, the Benefits Program Manager will manage and review vendors in the benefits space as part of their responsibilities.

What benefits programs will the manager help support?

The manager will support global benefits programs including retirement and medical plans, PTO, Leave of Absence, and other insured benefits.

What type of team will the Benefits Program Manager be part of?

The Benefits Program Manager will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic Global Rewards Team and EMEA People Team.

In what environment will the Benefits Program Manager work?

The Benefits Program Manager will work in a fast-paced, demanding environment across multiple time zones.

Is experience with local regulatory requirements for benefits necessary?

Yes, experience with interpreting and applying local regulatory/statutory requirements for benefits is necessary for this position.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

The company celebrates diversity in the workplace and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to various protected characteristics.

What types of additional benefits does Palo Alto Networks offer employees?

Palo Alto Networks offers a FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account, mental and financial health resources, personalized learning opportunities, and a wide range of other benefits designed to support employees during different times in their lives.

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Palo Alto Networks

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Mission & Purpose

Palo Alto Networks is a leading global cybersecurity company that provides advanced solutions to protect organisations from cyber threats. They offer a range of products and services, including firewalls, cloud security, and artificial intelligence-driven threat detection, to safeguard digital environments across networks, endpoints, and cloud infrastructures. Their ultimate mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, empowering businesses to prevent successful cyberattacks and stay secure in the digital age. Their purpose is to create a safer and more secure digital world by continuously innovating and delivering cutting-edge security solutions.