Benefits Specialist

MCS Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Half-day Fridays

Global organisation exposure

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join its HR function in Belfast. You will support the management and development of employee benefits across the UK and Europe, coordinating healthcare, pensions and related schemes while liaising with providers and stakeholders.

The role focuses on delivering competitive, compliant benefits and leading benefits-related projects within a growing international organisation. Hybrid working and strong development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyse reports and market data.
• High attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Experience with HR systems or benefits platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support review and development of employee benefits programmes across the UK and wider European region.
• Coordinate benefits including healthcare, life, accident, disability, pensions and other locally relevant benefits.
• Manage benefits-related projects from planning through to delivery, coordinating stakeholders, timelines and actions.
• Support complex employee benefits queries and ensure a positive employee experience.
• Prepare benefits survey submissions and analyse market data for benchmarking.
• Analyse benefits costs, trends and programme changes to support decisions and budgeting.
• Develop clear communications around benefits, enrolment and policy changes.
• Liaise with internal teams and external providers to ensure effective delivery.
• Ensure information is accurate, confidential and compliant with requirements.
• Support ongoing development of benefits programmes as the organisation grows internationally.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Benefits Specialist

Are you an HR professional with experience in employee benefits, HR operations or reward and looking for your next opportunity within a global organisation?

We're delighted to be partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit a Benefits Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established HR function and play a key role in delivering competitive, compliant and employee-focused benefits across the UK and wider European region.

The Role

As Benefits Specialist, you'll support the management and development of employee benefits programmes, ensuring they remain competitive, compliant and aligned with both business and employee needs.

You'll work closely with HR colleagues, internal stakeholders and external providers, while also taking ownership of benefits-related projects and initiatives across the region.

The key responsibilities

• Support the review and development of employee benefits programmes across the UK and wider European region.
• Coordinate benefits including healthcare, life, accident, disability, pensions and other locally relevant benefits.
• Manage benefits-related projects from planning through to delivery, coordinating stakeholders, timelines and key actions.
• Support complex employee benefits queries and ensure a positive employee experience.
• Prepare benefits survey submissions and analyse market data to support benchmarking activities.
• Analyse benefits costs, trends and programme changes to support business decisions and budget planning.
• Develop clear and engaging communications around benefits, enrolment and policy changes.
• Liaise with internal teams and external providers to ensure benefits are delivered effectively.
• Ensure employee and provider information is accurate, confidential and managed in line with relevant requirements.
• Support the ongoing development of benefits programmes as the organisation continues to grow internationally.

The ideal candidate

• Previous experience in an employee benefits focused role, or managing employee benefits responsibilities
• CIPD qualification, or degree in HR or a related discipline
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with reports, market data and multiple projects.
• High attention to detail, integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with HR systems or benefits platforms would be advantageous.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.

What's on Offer?

• Salary £33000 - £43000, based on experience.
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Half-day Fridays
• Opportunity to work for a global organisation
• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.