HR Benefits Advisor

Job Description

The VacancyWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Reward and Benefits Advisor to join our HR Team in Belfast.The HR TeamThe HR team is responsible for the provision of a full range of HR services to the Firm (c. 900 people in the UK), including recruitment and resourcing, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations, staff welfare, advice on employmentlaw issues, compliance with Law Society/statutory obligations, diversity and inclusion, appraisal arrangements and maintenance of personnel records.Inclusiveness and DiversityAt Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfishers Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest ofconfidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.As the Reward and Benefits Advisor, you will be...

• Playing a key role in managing the online benefits portal including coordinating monthly updates (new starters, employee changes, leavers etc.). Liaising closely and building a strong working relationship with the external online support team to resolveany system errors, ensure all data is checked thoroughly.
• Working closely with the Payroll team to ensure that any pension, reward & benefit changes are applied to the monthly payroll
• Liaise with benefit providers and account managers to ensure membership details are correct through completion of eligibility reports, solve any issues and process invoices within timescales
• Working closely with the Reward Manager to help manage the annual flexible benefits firm wide renewal process including data checking and cleansing, site testing, content amendment, communications and updating records.
• Provide support and training to the Payroll & Benefits assistant, coordinating and delegating work as required and ensuring its successful completion
• Helping to manage/organise meetings and events including health & financial wellbeing.
• Supporting employees and partners with their pension and benefit queries via telephone, email and face-to-face.
• Content editing the reward & benefits webpages on the intranet, posting online updates on the e-noticeboard and liaising with the Marketing Team as appropriate
• Working with the Reward Manager to support and where relevant lead on projects including salary review, total reward statements, and bonus schemes.

A bit about you

• Experienced in working at an advisory level in a HR and/or Reward role to take responsibility of work streams, manage projects and deal with sensitive and complex employee issues
• Experience in providing training, support and supervising junior members of the team
• Excellent attention to detail with experience of managing and verifying large amounts of data
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and experience with acting as a key point of contact for queries and managing stakeholder relations
• Excellent time management skills including experience of managing projects and meeting strict deadlines on a regular basis
• A strong level of PC literacy including the ability to use MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and Outlook). Strong excel skills with the ability to use formulas to gather and verify data, complete analysis of data, and produce reports.
• A keen interest in health and wellbeing.

What can we offer youOur people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfishers benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gymdiscounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more.Fieldfisher Belfast is based in the vibrant and modern offices located in the iconic Titanic Quarter. You will be joining a growing and exciting office environment, which has seen rapid expansion since its opening in August 2018.Our open plan workspace encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking. We have diverse teams made up of Lawyers, Legal Support and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working acrossour many different sectors and practice areas. Offering great commuter links, being a 10-minute walk from the city centre, bookable on-site parking and easy access to railway and bus services.We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive eventswith our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself!Culture & personal developmentWe’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaborativelywith people throughout the firm. That’s why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that’s through allowing you to "access all areas" across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan,we’ll make sure your talents are being nurtured.

Keyskills :
BenefitsBusiness DevelopmentCommunicationsMarketingPensionsWellbeing