Benefits Manager

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

Job summary

A global information provider seeks a Benefits Manager based in Central London. This hybrid role involves leading benefits operations across four European countries, driving strategy, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring high employee engagement. The successful candidate will have a strong background in benefits administration and excellent communication skills, embodying a people-first approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits experience (inhouse and consultancy preferred).
• Highly detail-driven and skilled under pressure.
• People-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own daily benefits admin (healthcare, pensions, perks).
• Coordinate Benefits Administration platform and oversee enrolment process.
• Lead one direct report and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Solution-oriented

Strong communication

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.