Benefits Manager

Pearson Education; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Benefits Manager to shape global benefits strategies. This role involves designing and delivering comprehensive benefit programs while ensuring compliance with UK regulations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experiences and manage strategic projects that support a diverse workforce. Join a dynamic environment that values your expertise and offers exceptional rewards, including generous leave and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Outstanding pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Digital GP access

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Volunteering days

Employee wellbeing programs

Discounts on retail and travel services

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK benefits design and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks.
• Track record of leading strategic benefits projects.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of global benefit programs.
• Lead large-scale benefits projects and vendor evaluations.
• Manage benefits implications of acquisitions and legislative changes.

Skills

UK benefits design and compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

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Job Description

Benefits Manager

Hybrid - London Office

Permanent, Full-Time

Make an impact on a global scale, while shaping employee experiences that matter.

At Pearson, we're committed to delivering world-class experiences for our people-no matter where they are in the world. We're now looking for a Benefits Manager to join our Reward team and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our benefits strategy globally, with a particular focus on the UK & APAC market.

Reporting to the VP of Global Benefits, this role will be instrumental in developing the tools, principles, and frameworks that support Pearson's total reward strategy. You'll work closely with our HR Operations, Technology, and cross-functional teams to deliver a consistent and high-quality employee experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the design and delivery of global benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, pension, and well-being initiatives
• Leading or contributing to large-scale benefits projects, including vendor evaluations, RFPs, and regulatory updates
• Partnering across HR, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and inclusive benefits
• Playing a key role in theReward Centre of Expertise (COE) and supporting the rollout of our global wellbeing strategy
• Ensuring that benefit strategies are well communicated, understood, and supported by the wider Reward team
• Managing the benefits implications of acquisitions, divestitures, and legislative changes

About You:

You're a proactive, solutions-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment. You're passionate about benefits, wellbeing, and building programs that support a diverse, global workforce.

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in UK benefits design and compliance, including pensions, health, and wellness programs
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks
• A track record of leading or supporting strategic benefits projects
• Experience working in a large or global organisation
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• A flexible, adaptable mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Global exposure or multilingual skills, though this is not required.

What We Offer You:

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here's a snapshot of what you'll enjoy as part of the Pearson team:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days with service, plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days
• Outstanding pension scheme - we double your contribution
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Digital GP access
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Volunteering days
• Employee wellbeing programs
• Discounts on retail, leisure and travel services
  ...and much more.

Apply now to join a global team where your expertise will help shape meaningful, inclusive employee experiences around the world.

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