Benefits Manager

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information provider seeks a Benefits Manager to lead benefits operations across multiple European countries. The role involves overseeing benefits administration, driving strategy, and managing vendor relationships in a dynamic hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience and a strong focus on employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in benefits management, ideally combining in-house and consultancy.
• Skilled at managing benefits administration and vendor relations.
• Ability to manage projects and troubleshoot escalated issues.

Responsibilities

• Own daily benefits administration (healthcare, pensions, perks).
• Coordinate the Benefits Administration platform and oversee the enrollment process.
• Lead one direct report and guide internal stakeholders.

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.