Head Global Benefits, Sandoz

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Job Description

Responsibility for the design, implementation, adaptation and governance of Sandoz Benefits, pensions, recognition and health and welfare plans worldwide including global cost and risk management in the area of benefits in general (including also global programs in other areas of benefits and perks). Responsibility for the global center of expertise in the area of benefits & recognition representing the Sandoz benefits function internally and externally. Oversight of Sandoz’ pension funds and management (incl. management of external vendors and insurance companies).

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the design, implementation and adaptation of Sandoz benefits principles, strategy and guidelines.
• Representing Sandoz during the TSA period in various Boards (e.g. Pension Board (NPB)) overseeing the cost and risk management of Sandoz’ pension and post-retirement employee benefit provision.
• Responsible for formal requests for new benefit plans or changes in existing plans based on the Sandoz benefits principles coordinating the submission approval process with the NPB during TSA period and the Sandoz Executive Committee.
• Support the business and the HR function regarding M&A projects pre- and post-merger in the area of Benefits & Recognition.
• Represent the Sandoz benefits function internally and externally by setting up and maintaining a broad network with responsible P&O and Finance managers, consultants, global benefit associations and other parties involved in the area of international benefit management. Ensure pro-active advice and support is provided as well as training and education to ensure a high ROI of the Benefits offerings.
• Business responsibility for negotiations with vendors of global benefit administration platforms and recognition plans, health and welfare insurance contracts (via the global multinational pooling network partners) globally and locally in order to optimize savings potential and service levels. Responsibility for the design and implementation of Recognition programs, International Pension Plan, the International Health Plan the global Business Travel Accident program and the Emergency Travel Assistance program. Responsibility for the oversight (at arm’s length) of the Swiss pension funds
  

Number of associates: 1-3 direct

Indirect influencing within complex matrix system in respect of benefits and recognition administration.

Financial responsibility:

Direct and indirect oversight of assets of the Swiss pension funds and global pension and retirement plan assets. Indirect oversight over worldwide annual pension costs/contributions and health and welfare costs/premiums. Amounts of asset value to be confirmed.

Significant cost savings and risk reduction for the global organization through pension conversion projects and global benefit projects optimization.

Impact on the organisation (where appropriate):

Ensure Rewards & Benefits is considered a trusted partner in M&A deals and successfully participate in DD activities where needed

Transformatory impact on employee experience through implementation of Total Rewards administration and communication to ensure a high ROI of the investments in Benefits programs

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Minimum Requirements

Languages:

• Excellent English spoken and written plus exposure to other cultures/languages
  

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in Pensions Administration & Management and in US benefits management.
• At least 8 years of experience in global employee benefits including the US market
• Several years of leadership experience in multinational employee benefits, good actuarial knowledge and a combination of Finance and HR experience (ideally in Global Mobility and/or Compensation) of advantage.
• Strong leadership and management experience in complex organizations, including:
• People Leadership, leading large and/or diverse teams
• Global project management leadership experience in P&O and in TT system implementation
• Organization Scope, Scale and Complexity
• Geographic Scope
• Critical Negotiations
• Industry/ Business Exposure
• Financial management
• P&L or unit accountability
• Global experience of Rewards M&A including due diligence and integration (ideally including US experience)
  

Competencies & Capabilities:

Competency Profile:

• Applied Business Insights – Generates, identifies and uses broad ideas and insights based on deep business, market, patient and/or customer understanding to drive innovation
• Stakeholder Engagement - Engages, influences, aligns and leads internal and/or external stakeholders
• Digital & Technology Savvy – Improves business performance by driving change through innovating, advocating and implementing digital and technology solutions
• Continuous Learning - Constantly in search of ways to develop, learn and apply knowledge and expertise to meet current and anticipate future challenges
• Vision & purpose (strategy to story) – Develops strategy and translates strategy into a simple, compelling & purposeful vision that inspires and motivates
• Managing Change – Quickly adapts to meet shifting demands of different situations and operates effectively during times of uncertainty
• Joint Value Creation – Partners with stakeholders to co-create value for Sandoz & external stakeholders
• Interpersonal Savvy - Works well with diverse groups of people, handles conflict situations effectively and builds formal and informal relationships
• Benefits program design
• Consulting
• Data Analytics
  

Division

SANDOZ

Business Unit

Global HR SZ

Country

Switzerland

Work Location

Basel

Company/Legal Entity

Sandoz AG

Alternative Country 1

Germany

Alternative Country 2

Czech Republic

Functional Area

Human Resources

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

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