Senior Specialist Pension Management -part time- 20 hours/week (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany
Job Function: Human Resources

State / Province: Germany
Position Type: Part time

City / Location: Herzogenaurach
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

Support, consult on and administer company pension plan related matters for employees, executives, employees with vested pension rights, pensioners and surviving dependants for the German payroll.

Responsibilities:

For the Germany locations:

· Proactively consult on, administer and communicate pension-related matters for/to employees, executives, employees with vested pension rights (non-forfeitable entitlement), pensioners and surviving dependants
· Consult on, administer and communicate pension plans for/to employees and executives
· Establish a VIP advisory service for executives
· Execute, consult on and register pension rights adjustments as a result of Local Court judgements for active employees, pensioners and former employees with non-forfeitable entitlements
· Perform administration tasks for working pensioners
· Process management of the actuarial opinion, including alignment with Group Accounting (Mercer)
· Report and pay the contributions to the Pensions Insurance Association (PSV – Pensionssicherungsverein)
· Ensure correct system entry and application of governing law as well as internal guidelines for new and existing cases with regard to company pension plans, in compliance with valid policies and guidelines
· Process definition from beginning to end as well as standardisation and continuous improvement of processes
· Management of company pension plan projects with regard to processes, systems and guidelines
· Establish guidelines as well as interpretation and documentation thereof; support the establishment of Company Agreements
· General advisory service for transition to retirement
· Adjustment of company pensions and individual commitments in accordance with legal regulations
· Consult on pension compensation and return of employee or pensioner ID card
· Monitor the purchase budget for the aFO and eCommerce for pensioners and, if necessary, proactive communication and action

Internationally:

· Administer the international pension plan for the adidas Group

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· In-depth knowledge of company as well as state pensions, including customer-oriented approach, understanding and communication
· Effective communication in German and English
· Independent and team-oriented way of working
· Structured and detail-oriented way of working
· Ability to complete tasks under time pressure and in accordance with priorities

Requisite Education and Experience/Minimum Qualifications:

· Ideally qualified as social security officer specialised in pension insurance and company pension plans or equivalent university degree
· 3+ years' relevant professional experience