We are looking for a HR Specialist (m/f/d) - U.S. Benefits located in Germany who brings deep knowledge of U.S. employee benefits and labor regulations. This role serves as the subject matter expert for U.S. benefits, supporting the administration of our benefits plans and programs across North America and all Business Areas, while being based in Germany. The role requires an understanding of U.S. labor law, benefits compliance, and HR best practices, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). You will work closely with employees, managers, and stakeholders across the U.S., delivering expert guidance, timely administration, and customer-focused service.
Your Role in our Team
- Administer U.S. benefit programs including health insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, dental, vision, and related plans.
- Act as a first and second-level contact for HR-related benefit inquiries from U.S.-based employees and managers.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for U.S. benefits, including eligibility rules, compliance, open enrollment, and audit requirements.
- Ensure all benefits administration complies with U.S. federal and state laws, including PPACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
- Maintain process documentation and update internal knowledge bases.
- Ensure operational excellence and data integrity in HR systems.
- Support the full employee lifecycle: job offers, onboarding, benefit enrollments and changes, terminations, and post-employment benefit transitions.
- Deliver prompt, professional customer service with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Coordinate with cross-functional HR teams across time zones to resolve employee requests.
- Manage document handling, archiving, and contract support for U.S.-based personnel.
- Support HR knowledge base and internal communication related to U.S. benefits.
- Participate in or lead HR Shared Services projects with a focus on continuous improvement.
Your Profile
- Experience in U.S. employee benefits and leave of absence administration.
- Deep Understanding of U.S. benefits regulations and practices (e.g., PPACA, FMLA, COBRA).
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to work independently across time zones.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel proficiency required (advanced formulas not needed).
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, or similar HRIS systems preferred.
- Fluency in English required; German is a plus but not mandatory.
- Customer service orientation and responsiveness.
- Experience with U.S. benefit open enrollment processes and vendor coordination.
Your Advantages
So that you can hit the ground running right from the start, as part of the Körber Group we offer you:
- Numerous opportunities to help shape the company, a wide range of training opportunities and a wide range of development prospects through a comprehensive range of tasks
- Become part of a team of experts and quickly take responsibility for your own topics and projects
- Opportunities to help shape the company! Shape the future with us - we are always looking for innovative and creative ideas to further develop our processes and services
- Varied work in a pleasant, international working environment with flexible working arrangements and flat hierarchies
- Benefits for your health: EGYM Wellpass and company health insurance
- Mobile working and remote work abroad
Can you see yourself in this profile description? Then Körber is the right place for you! We look forward to getting to know you!
Recruitment Team
If you have any questions, please contact us at +49 40 21107 291 or jobs@koerber.com. Please send us your application exclusively via the applicant portal using the “Apply now” button.
Recruiter: Adeel Rehman Bhatti
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