Human Capital Management, EMEA Pensions and Benefit Operations, Analyst, Warsaw

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HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.

At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative work spaces and mindfulness classes to working from home and flexible work options, we offer our people the support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

WHO WE ARE

The Goldman Sachs Group is a bank holding company and a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Goldman Sachs provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centres around the world.

BUSINESS UNIT AND ROLE OVERVIEW

Human Capital Management (HCM) is at the forefront of supporting business growth and change at Goldman Sachs, and our people are at the centre of driving that change. We are looking for professionals with strong analytical and communication skills, enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity.

Our team is comprised of individuals who understand data, people, process, technology and operations. Our work is fast-paced and requires individuals to be proactive and have strong business acumen. HCM works across the organization and has stakeholders at all levels of the firm across all business areas.

Reporting to the Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") Benefits Operations, this position supports the operational and technology aspects of EMEA Benefits as well as running day-to-day benefit operation processes.

The ideal candidate will have, or be a self-starter to learn, benefits operations/technology expertise to support the operations of benefit programmes to over 5,000 employees across the region. The candidate will work closely with other internal groups (e.g. sourcing and technology) to ensure programmes are delivered efficiently for both the firm and employees to support the delivery of best in class programmes. This position is at the Analyst level and based in Warsaw, Poland.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the VP, EMEA Benefits Operations to deliver operational aspects of strategy, governance, technology and day-to-day processing of EMEA benefit programmes including:

STRATEGY

• Support EMEA Benefits operations and technology strategy that maximises the employee experience whilst leveraging cost saving opportunities for the firm
• Support operational and technology reviews and identify opportunities for efficiency and/or automation
• Support compliance with internal requirements as well local regulation and legislation
• Support the VP EMEA Operations on cross regional/global operations and/or technology projects including cross regional and cross functional working group activity

GOVERNANCE:

• Support EMEA Benefits vendor management to ensure compliance with Goldman Sachs’ vendor management and risk policies as they relate to Benefits
• Support the annual Global Governance Benefits Framework attestation process
• Manage EMEA Benefits Operations processes and procedures in accordance with internal policy, e.g. Records Management

OPERATIONS:

• Support the day-to-day management of EMEA Benefits vendors to help ensure the Benefits Team is compliant with Vendor requirements and on-boarding and off-boarding
• Support managing vendor tech risk as required and support the quarterly EMEA Tech Risk Reviews
• Support the broader EMEA Benefits Team on benefit renewals, including data requirements, communications to employees and system automation of benefits/renewals
• Identify and put forward ongoing opportunities to automate processes and gain efficiencies across all EMEA locations
• Support the EMEA Benefits management reporting working with the MI Team and broader Benefits Team as necessary
• Support the operational aspects of vendor performance against KPI’s and support vendor contract reviews/renewals

OTHER:

• Support operational matters to the business including postings, presentations and other stakeholder management documentation
• Support on operational aspects of merger, acquisition and sale activity as required
• Support the Broader EMEA Benefits Team as required
• Support EMEA and Global benefits projects as required
• Support operational aspects of EMEA wellness initiatives in Poland as required

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• 0-3 years of EMEA Benefits operations experience and working knowledge of EMEA benefits/legislation preferred
• Working knowledge of Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension arrangements an advantage
• Strong project management and organization skills with superior attention to detail and excellent follow-through
• Results-oriented; ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, take initiative to improve own performance, and ability to work intensely towards extremely challenging goals in the face of obstacles or setbacks
• Ability to develop relationships with broad base of stakeholders
• Good communication, influencing and persuasion skills and comfortable working in a global team that both welcomes and challenges new ideas
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to perform detailed analysis of problems and identify resolutions; understands when and how to escalate issues to manage risk
• Innovative approach with ability and appetite to challenge existing processes/procedures
• Creative strength to transform abstract ideas into tangible actions/products
• Ability to operate in a virtual work environment where teams may be spread across multiple locations
• Self-starting and enthusiastic in approach to work
• Good understanding of finance and metrics management and reporting
• Advanced computer literacy: Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills a requirement

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2019. All rights reserved Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.