About the role:
This hands-on role requires adaptability, collaboration, and a broad organizational perspective. The ideal candidate is eager to expand beyond traditional benefits work, committed to their professional growth, and motivated to contribute to global HR strategy during periods of organizational change.
M&A benefits due diligence and planning:
- Conduct detailed benefits due diligence for target organizations, assessing risks, costs, and alignment with Boston Scientific's benefit programs
- Partner with Legal, Business Development, and Divisional HR teams to review benefits liabilities and contractual obligations
- Identify gaps or conflicts in benefit structures and propose transition strategies or harmonization plans
Integration execution:
- Design and execute benefits integration strategies across all benefits domains: health and welfare, retirement, executive programs, and non-U.S. benefits
- Collaborate with HRIS, payroll, and external vendor partners to ensure seamless benefit transitions during acquisitions
- Coordinate with Total Rewards and regional benefits teams to implement integration decisions effectively
- Support broader integration efforts, including global mobility transitions, policy alignment, and HR systems configuration
Stakeholder management:
- Act as the benefits subject matter expert (SME) within the HR M&A COE, advising HR partners, legal teams, and deal leaders
- Prepare and present benefit summaries, analysis, and recommendations to internal stakeholders
- Ensure clear and timely communication of benefit changes to employees and HR teams throughout the M&A lifecycle
Compliance and risk mitigation:
- Ensure all benefit integration activities comply with local, state, federal, and international regulations
- Support documentation and audit processes related to compliance during and after M&A transactions
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in employee benefits administration, Total Rewards, or a related HR function
- Knowledge of employee benefit programs and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., ERISA, ACA)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, project-based environment
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams, functions, and time zones
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience supporting or contributing to M&A transactions
- Familiarity with international benefits programs and/or global mobility practices
- Experience working within a Center of Excellence or HR shared services model
- Ability to thrive in a flexible, collaborative, and fast-paced team environment
Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
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Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.