Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. Bayer HealthCare combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Medical Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. Its aim is to discover, develop, manufacture and market products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change.

Senior Benefits Expert (all genders)

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

As a Senior Benefits Expert (all genders) in Bayer’s innovative Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) environment, you will play a pivotal role in empowering teams by providing global expertise and governance on Employee Benefits. You will ensure that solutions are co-created and aligned with our inspiring mission to deliver Health for all, Hunger for none. In this role, you will design and implement cutting-edge benefit solutions and technologies, collaborating closely across diverse functions and cultures. Your contributions will be central to enabling transparent, effective communication and fostering a vibrant culture of shared ownership and accountability.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a trusted advisor, offering global benefits expertise and guidance to the Bayer HR Community within a collaborative, peer-accountable DSO network
Design and build innovative benefit plans & solutions that address both business and employee needs, focusing on agility and impactful outcomes
Establish and govern actionable benefits procedures and frameworks that support our mission-driven objectives
Lead and sponsor projects aimed at continuous improvement and simplification, driving positive change
Communicate benefits trends, initiatives, and projects clearly and inclusively to all relevant communities and stakeholder groups, enhancing transparency and engagement
Manage relationships with global benefits vendors and partners, ensuring value creation and alignment with DSO principles
Monitor and evolve benefit portfolios, responding proactively to changing needs and meaningful KPIs
Partner with the Head of Benefits to anticipate business needs and market trends, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve
Build strong cross-functional relationships fostering connection and collaboration across the organization

WHO YOU ARE

University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Extensive Benefits and Total Rewards experience, with a proven track record in employee benefits and project/change management
Comfort navigating ambiguity and complexity in a global, multicultural environment
Demonstrate strong collaborative skills: connecting, co-creating, inspiring, and engaging others within a DSO context
Excellent stakeholder management and strategic planning abilities
Outstanding communication skills: able to convey complex information clearly, foster understanding, and build trust across diverse audiences
Analytical and data-driven mindset, with a passion for leveraging insights to drive decisions
Strong digital literacy and a forward-thinking mindset
Proficiency in English language skills

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Leverkusen || Germany : Berlin : Berlin

Division: Enabling Functions

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