Employee Benefits Manager (EMEA)

Job Description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 


Role Summary

As the EMEA benefits manager you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support in the administration, communication, and management of employee benefits in EMEA. This includes, but is not
limited to, health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and other ancillary benefits. As part of the Total Rewards team, you will work closely with the HR and Finance teams and other key stakeholders to
ensure that our benefits programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our organizational goals


Responsibilities

● Collaborate in the management of employee benefits programs across the EMEA region, including health,
welfare, retirement, and other ancillary benefits
● Support the development and implementation of new benefits initiatives and programs in alignment with companyobjectives and local regulations
● Provide support on complex employee benefit queries

● Prepare and maintain benefits documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements
● Coordinate with external vendors and partners to manage benefits services and resolve any issues
● Participate in benefits surveys and benchmarking activities to ensure the competitiveness of our benefits programs
● Assist in the preparation and delivery of benefits communications and education materials to employees
● Contribute to the annual benefits review and enrollment processes
● Collaborate with the head of Benefits to develop long-term strategies for the enhancement and expansion of employee benefits programs.
● Analyze market trends and employee feedback to inform strategic decision-making regarding benefits offerings
● Assist in the formulation of policies and procedures that support the strategic objectives of the EMEA benefits management team
● Get involved in ad hoc HR/Benefit related projects such as Mergers & Acquisitions and new office openings
● Represent EMEA in global projects from a benefits perspective


Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

● 5-7 years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or a related area
● Working knowledge of EMEA benefits regulations and practices
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
● High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and HRIS systems, such as Workday
● Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus




Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

 

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