Benefits Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company in London is seeking a Benefits Manager to manage benefits programs and ensure competitiveness across European markets. This hybrid role entails collaborating with HR and business stakeholders, and requires strong vendor management and project management skills. Flexibility and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and understanding of benefits provisions across Europe.
• Strong vendor management skills, managing contracts and working with Procurement and Legal.
• Excellent project management experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefits programs and plans to ensure competitiveness and engagement.
• Liaise with business and HR teams to manage market reviews of benefit programs.
• Lead the relationship with third-party suppliers/providers.

Skills

Knowledge of benefits provisions across Europe

Vendor management skills

Project management experience

Experience with flexible benefits platforms

Self-starter

Job description

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About the role

As a Benefits Manager you will make an impact by helping to deliver Cognizants benefits strategy across dedicated European markets. You will be a valued member of the benefits team and work collaboratively with HR, business managers, key stakeholders and European projects and initiates teams.

In this role, you will:

• Manage benefits programs and plans to ensure benefits competitiveness and cost effectiveness as well as employees engagement and talent retention
• Liaise with various members of the business and HR teams to manage the market review of various existing and new benefit programmes across the region to then design, recommend new, improved, negotiated, cost effective packages to align to business needs and legislation changes
• Manage the benefits reward system for admin/ enrolment/ associate engagement in the dedicated markets (Darwin and the Hub)
• Be responsible for the design, development and roll-out of engaging benefits communication plan across the dedicated markets within the region
• Lead the relationship and management of third-party suppliers/providers, ensuring effective SLAs are in place and a high level of service maintained according to the Company's needs

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in the Cognizant office in London, Bishopsgate. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Good knowledge and understanding of benefits provisions across Europe as well as statutory / legal requirements
• Strong vendor management skills; managing contracts and collaboration with Procurement and Legal departments
• Excellent project management experience and skills are essential
• Experience with flexible benefits platforms would be beneficial
• Pro‑active self‑starter, able to work on their own and with virtual teams

These will help you stand out

• Demonstrate understanding and strong, direct hands on experience operating in a complex business and matrix environment

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.