Benefits Manager

Job Description

As a Benefits Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our global benefits strategy. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that our benefits offerings are aligned with our business objectives while providing valuable supportand guidance to our employees in the UK and international locations.Client DetailsOur client is a leading player in the technology and telecoms industry, with a global presence. They are a large enterprise and highly respected in their field, known for their innovative software and solutions. Their commitment to their workforce is reflectedin their investment in an excellent benefits system.Description

• Develop and Implement Global Benefits Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute a comprehensive global benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and Employee Value Proposition.
• Benefits Benchmarking: Work on in-flight project with a vendor delivering a benchmark of our employee benefits across UK and our international geographies. Create action plan and benefits road map as a result of this exercise.
• Benefits Analysis and Optimisation: Conduct regular analysis of current benefits schemes, evaluating plan performance, utilisation, harmonisation opportunities and cost-effectiveness. Identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization, including People Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Culture, to ensure that our benefits offerings support employee engagement.
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to reporting and regulatory obligations, including annual plan renewals, compliance with pension regulations, and auto-enrolment activities.
• Vendor Management: Liaise with benefit brokers and pension providers globally to review the market, benchmark, and ensure compliance with governance principles. Manage relationships to ensure benefits deliver value for money.
• Employee Support and Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for benefits-related queries and escalations. Develop employee communication materials to enhance awareness and understanding of benefits programs.
• Process Improvement: Continuously work on improving administration processes, policy design, and resources available to employees to enhance efficiency and the employee experience.

ProfileA successful Benefits Manager should have:

• A Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations related to employee benefits.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Job Offer

• An estimated salary range of £300/day.
• 6 months contract
• Opportunity to work in a leading firm in the technology and telecoms industry.
• Exposure to a diverse and multicultural work environment.
• A chance to contribute significantly to the welfare of employees through benefits management.

If you believe you are the right fit for this Benefits Manager role in Birmingham, we encourage you to apply today.Required skills

• benefits/ global environment / 6 months contract