Benefits Manager

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information provider seeks a Benefits Manager to lead operations across four European countries, improve employee engagement, and manage daily benefits administration. With a focus on driving strategy and supporting a people-first culture, this hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 base. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and be adept with platforms like Workday and Darwin.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits experience, ideally a mix of in-house and consultancy.
• Detail-driven, solution-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Skilled with benefits administration tools like Workday and Darwin.

Responsibilities

• Own daily benefits administration including healthcare, pensions, and perks.
• Coordinate the Benefits Administration platform and oversee the enrollment process.
• Manage one direct report and troubleshoot escalated issues.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Solution-oriented

Strong communication skills

Tools

Workday

Darwin

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London-based | Hybrid (3 days in-office)

Supporting ~650 employees across 4 countries

Our client is a global information provider with operations around the world across a number of market leading brands. This role is part of specialist benefits function that plays a pivotal role in delivering first-class health, retirement, and wellbeing programs. You’ll lead benefits operations across four European countries - driving strategy, managing vendors, and ensuring employee engagement figures remain at a high level.

Responsibilities:

Own daily benefits admin (healthcare, pensions, perks)

Coordinate the Benefits Administration platform, ensuring a seamless link with payroll and oversea the enrolment process

Lead one direct report and guide internal stakeholders

Troubleshoot escalated issues with care and creativity

Manage adhoc projects within the team

Expertise:

5+ years of benefits experience - ideally a combination of inhouse and consultancy

Detail-driven, solution-oriented, and great under pressure

Skilled with Workday, Darwin, and technically savvy

A people-first mindset and strong communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive benefits change in a highly successful organisation that truly values its employees.

The role is based in Central London c3days a week and is paying c£80,000 Base + package.

Due to the anticipated level of response we are unable to respond to each application but will be in contact within a week if you are Shortlisted.