Europe South Tr Sme Pensions Lazio

Europe South Tr Sme Pensions
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

About this opportunity**:The role of the Pension & Benefits team in Ericsson is to develop and implement a proactive long-term and sustainable strategy and governance focused approach to retirement provision, all employee benefits, well-being, and flexible working management.

Through this approach we control costs and generate savings, reduce risk and compliance issues while also improving employee engagement and our brand.

The purpose of this role is to proactively drive the development and management of pension/retirement provisions in GELA southern Europe in alignment with global instructions.

This role provides design and operational expertise in the areas of pensions across the GELA South geography.

You will be part of a dedicated team helping Ericsson to achieve long-term sustainability in these matters by improving our employee experience and brand, controlling costs, reducing risk and compliance issues, and strengthening our dedication to diversity and inclusivity.

**What you will do**:

- Support the development and implementation of the global long-term strategy for the pension/retirement area in your geography

- Drive, Manage, and coordinate all aspects of local/regional/geographical pension

- Analyze and evaluate external and internal market trends, analytics and data

- Lead compliance and adherence to global and local instructions/policies, and relevant local regulations / legislations.

- Regularly report and summarize status of pensions and benefit plans and well-being activities and ensure global inventories are reviewed regularly and up to date

- Partner with applicable stakeholders to lead compliance with SOX, internal processes, and regulations, vendor selection and management.

- Work with trustees, actuaries etc.

in relation to the management of DB pension plans (if applicable)

- Together with People partners, People Function SMEs and communication colleagues proactively drive and deliver communications and guidance on our Employee pension offerings

- Maintain relations with external consultants, insurers and vendors to ensure Ericsson receives high quality and timely service and support that is aligned with Ericsson's pension/ insured benefits strategies and policies.

Set appropriate performance metrics and measure vendor performance.

- Provide pension support in cases of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures ensuring pension risks are considered in the applicable case.

- Handle/support special projects as needed and appropriate.

**You will bring**:**Qualifications, Experience and Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

- 5+ years' experience in handling pension programs for a large employer

- HR/Benefits certifications preferred but not required

- Demonstrated success in the design and implementation of successful benefits and well-being strategies as well as shown experience finding opportunities and driving improvements to programs and offerings

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across cultures and organizations; strategically passionate about continuous improvement

Excellent analysis, problem-resolution skills

- Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and agency interpretations or opinions related to retirement benefits.

- Fluent in English

**Behavioral Competences**:

- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication/people skills; ability to authoritatively interact with all levels of employees including senior management

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Good time management skills and ability to coordinate and prioritize.

As well as work-proactive and service-oriented mind-set

- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information

**Why join Ericsson?

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At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity.

The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible.

To build never seen before solutions to some of the world's toughest problems.

You´ll be challenged, but you won't be alone.

You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

**What happens once you apply?

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