Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

Job Description

We are looking for a visionary and decisive Head of Benefit to join our international team in Germany. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of ContiTech's benefit strategy worldwide, contributing innovative ideas and best practices, and ensuring that the vision is continuously aligned with our business priorities. The position can be based in Hanover or Frankfurt am Main.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Global Benefits Governance

Leading a worldwide benefit teamDesign, implementation and communication of the global benefit strategy and the associated processesPolicy competence for benefits incl. pensions worldwideSupport of pension reporting as part of the annual reportSupport of M&A projectsEnsuring compliance with legal regulations and internal guidelines

Global management of all activities on pension models with focus on Germany and USA

Analysis and optimization of existing pension programsIdentification and assessment of pension-related risks and development of risk mitigation measuresManagement of pension models (including long-term accounts) with drafting and interpretation of works agreements, guidelines, etc.Responsibility for the internal administration of the company pension scheme and long-term accounts in GermanySupport of internal & external auditsManagement and cooperation with external administration service providersConducting training and information events for employees and HR

QualificationsDegree in financial mathematics, business administration, human resources management, law or  comparable qualificationSeveral years of professional experience in the field of pensionsSound knowledge of the relevant legal provisions, especially in German tax and social security lawLeadership experience and strong communication skillsExperience in managing international and cross-functional teamsAnalytical thinking and problem-solving skillsHigh level of initiative and sense of responsibility

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

Training opportunitiesMobile and flexible working modelsSabbaticals

and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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