Benefits Specialist, EU (16 months Fixed Term Contract), Europe Benefits

Revolutionize Employee Benefits with Cutting-Edge AI Innovation at Amazon
Transform the future of employee well-being by leveraging advanced technology and strategic design. In this pivotal role, you'll craft groundbreaking benefits solutions that blend human-centric care with technological innovation, positioning Amazon at the forefront of employee experience across key European markets.

Key job responsibilities
• Design and manage comprehensive benefits programs for assigned European markets, ensuring compliance with local regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and alignment with Amazon's global strategy
• Develop and execute labor relations strategies that foster positive employee engagement and maintain strong partnerships with works councils and trade unions
• Explore and implement AI-driven technologies to streamline benefits processes, enhance employee experience, and drive healthcare cost curve optimization
• Lead strategic thinking initiatives and identify cross-market pattern recognition opportunities to scale innovative solutions across European markets
• Collaborate with AI systems and provide supervision for automated benefits processes while maintaining human oversight and decision-making authority
• Conduct in-depth analysis of benefits performance, leveraging data insights and business acumen to drive continuous improvement and cost optimization
• Engage with diverse stakeholders across multiple organizational levels to communicate, champion, and transform benefits programs effectively
• Drive innovation and transformation leadership by developing creative solutions that balance employee needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives

A day in the life
Your day will be a dynamic blend of strategic planning, technological exploration, and collaborative problem-solving. You'll dive into designing comprehensive benefits programs, experiment with AI-driven solutions, engage with works councils and trade unions, analyze healthcare cost trends, and work with cross-functional teams to create meaningful impact across European markets.

About the team
We are a passionate group of benefits professionals committed to creating exceptional employee experiences. Our team believes in pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and developing solutions that support the holistic well-being of our global workforce while maintaining strong labor relations and regulatory compliance.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR or a related field
- Experience with the principles and practices of compensation and benefits systems and relevant legislation in the EU region
- Experience with labor/employee relations
- Experience demonstrating strong analytical abilities and confidence in the use of data
- Experience in stakeholder management and communication management
- Deep understanding of European collective bargaining agreements, works council requirements, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience with AI and technology tools for data analytics, process automation, and healthcare cost management

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with large global teams
- Experience in oral and written communication
- Speak, write, and read fluently in French, Spanish, German or Italian
- Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Experience building scalable programs and repeatable scalable processes, levering various tools and methods to create scale and efficiency
- Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in ambiguous situations
- Strong organizational skills with a sharp attention to detail
- Demonstrated success in vendor management and driving performance improvements

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