Employee Benefits Specialist Manager

PwC UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking an Employee Benefits Specialist to join their Workforce Reward team. The role involves designing and implementing employee benefit strategies, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality delivery from benefit providers. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in employee benefits consulting and a strong technical knowledge of benefit schemes. The position offers a flexible working environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP

Empowered flexibility

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in employee benefits consulting or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of benefit schemes including pensions, group risk, healthcare, and flexible benefits.
• Confident managing multiple client relationships and delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of employee benefit strategies for a diverse client portfolio.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, building strong relationships.
• Manage relationships with benefit providers to ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Employee benefits consulting

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Education

Professional benefits or pensions qualifications (PMI or CII)

Job description

At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness. People in deals at PwC will focus on providing consulting services related to people and talent aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. You will work closely with clients to assess the people implications of deals, develop integration strategies, and provide guidance on talent retention, organisational design, and cultural alignment. Working in this area, you will assist clients in managing change and maximising the value of their human capital during deal transactions.

About the role:

As an Employee Benefits Specialist, you will join our growing Workforce Reward, Employment and Pensions (REP) team, working alongside colleagues in Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension consulting, Reward and Employment, and Global Mobility. You will help clients navigate a rapidly evolving benefits landscape, supporting them in designing and delivering strategies that engage employees, meet business goals and enhance the overall employee experience.

What your day will look like:

• You will lead the design and implementation of employee benefit strategies for a diverse client portfolio
• You will act as the primary contact for clients, building strong relationships and collaborating with colleagues across grades
• You will manage relationships with benefit providers to ensure quality delivery and identify opportunities and risks
• You will support business development through client campaigns, proposals and identifying new opportunities

The skills and experience we’re looking for:

• You have at least three years of experience in employee benefits consulting or a related field
• You bring strong technical knowledge of benefit schemes including pensions, group risk, healthcare and flexible benefits
• You are confident managing multiple client relationships and delivering high-quality work
• You communicate clearly and manage stakeholders effectively
• You have commercial awareness and an interest in developing new client opportunities
• You may hold professional benefits or pensions qualifications such as PMI or CII, which are desirable but not essential

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.