Kathrin Schiffer
About Kathrin Schiffer
Kathrin Schiffer is an International Benefits Specialist with extensive experience in benefits administration and vendor management. She has worked at UBS since 1997 and has a strong background in multinational pooling and benefits plan design for expatriates.
Work at UBS
Kathrin Schiffer has served as an International Benefits Specialist at UBS since 1997. In this role, she focuses on the administration of employee benefits on a global scale. Her responsibilities include managing vendor relationships and optimizing benefits delivery to ensure cost-effectiveness. Schiffer's expertise in multinational pooling allows UBS to combine insurance risks across various countries, enhancing operational efficiency. She plays a critical role in strategic benefits planning, particularly during mergers and acquisitions, which facilitates the integration of employee benefits programs.
Previous Experience at Hoffmann-La Roche
Before her tenure at UBS, Kathrin Schiffer worked as a Marketing Assistant at Hoffmann-La Roche from 1996 to 1997. During this one-year position, she gained valuable experience in the marketing field, which contributed to her professional development. This early role provided her with insights into corporate operations and the importance of effective communication in a business environment.
Education and Expertise
Kathrin Schiffer holds an MBA and Lic Phil from the University of Basel, where she studied from 1989 to 1999. Additionally, she achieved the Global Remuneration Professional designation from World at Work between 2006 and 2007. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in business management and compensation strategies, which she applies in her current role. Schiffer possesses specialized skills in benefits plan design for expatriates, ensuring compliance and competitiveness in international assignments.
Specialization in Benefits Administration
Kathrin Schiffer has extensive experience in outsourcing and offshoring benefits administration. Her work enhances operational efficiency and service delivery within organizations. She has significant expertise in managing vendor relationships, which is crucial for optimizing benefits delivery and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Schiffer's knowledge in multinational pooling further supports her ability to provide effective benefits solutions across different countries.
Involvement in Strategic Benefits Planning
In her role as an International Benefits Specialist, Kathrin Schiffer is actively involved in strategic benefits planning, particularly during mergers and acquisitions. Her contributions help ensure the seamless integration of employee benefits programs, which is essential for maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance during organizational changes. Schiffer's strategic insight aids in aligning benefits offerings with the overall goals of the organization.