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The Role
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.
As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.
Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.
Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.
This Warsaw-based position will support the operational administration, governance, and enhancement of Moderna’s employee benefits programs across the EMEA and APAC regions. The Benefits Operations Specialist will be a key driver of both compliance and innovation—ensuring that benefits offerings are competitive, efficient, and in full alignment with country-specific regulations and Moderna’s global well-being strategy. A vital aspect of this role includes leveraging AI-enabled tools to streamline benefits processes and create a best-in-class employee experience across multiple geographies.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Your key responsibilities will be:
Managing the administration of country-specific benefits plans across EMEA and APAC, including health, risk, retirement/pension, and statutory/non-statutory leave programs.
Ensuring timely, accurate processing of enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefits plans per local regulations and internal policy.
Partnering with brokers, insurers, and third-party vendors for seamless operations, timely issue resolution, and escalations.
Supporting the rollout of benefits in new countries or when expanding offerings in existing markets.
Reconciliating benefits and pension data with payroll and vendor systems to ensure data accuracy and legal compliance.
Maintaining high-quality, audit-ready benefits data across HR systems and platforms.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Acting as the first point of contact for internal stakeholders and HR partners for all queries related to benefits administration.
Contributing to the global well-being agenda, supporting local adaptation and execution of corporate wellness initiatives.
Utilizing AI and automation tools to streamline and digitize benefits administration, minimizing manual processes and improving data quality.
Collaborating with IT, HR, and vendor partners to explore AI-driven opportunities in benefits workflows, reporting, and self-service.
Playing an active role in global benefits projects focused on digital innovation, scalability, and simplification.
Developing and maintaining accessible benefits guides, standard operating procedures, and training resources, with embedded AI capabilities where possible.
Continuously identifying and implementing improvements in benefits communications and operational experience.
The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:
“We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”
In this role, you'll be expected to identify and deploy AI-powered tools and digital platforms to transform the delivery and management of benefits programs across EMEA and APAC—maximizing efficiency and clarity for employees and HR alike.
“We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest—we have to learn the fastest.”
Benefits administration varies dramatically across countries. You'll need to stay ahead of local regulatory changes, global process innovations, and the evolving capabilities of digital tools to ensure Moderna remains both compliant and competitive in every market.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 3 years of experience in benefits administration, ideally in a multinational or regional role
Experience administering country-specific benefits plans, including healthcare, retirement/pension, and leave programs
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
Advanced English language proficiency (written and verbal)
Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems
Comfort using digital tools, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve administrative processes
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience supporting benefits across multiple EMEA and/or APAC countries
Familiarity with Poland-based benefits administration and regional compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience using AI, automation, or digital tools to streamline HR or benefits operations
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience supporting global or regional well-being programs
Comfort working in a high-growth, evolving organization
Alignment with Moderna’s values: Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Best-in-class healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
Location-specific perks and extras
The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
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