Global Benefits Manager

Hitachi Rail; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rail transportation is seeking a Global Benefits Manager to oversee global benefits programs. The role involves designing competitive benefit strategies, collaborating with regional HR teams, and utilizing strong analytical skills. Candidates with proven experience and a relevant degree are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing global benefit programs.
• Experience in vendor management and negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills to support market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design the global benefits program and conduct benchmarking.
• Collaborate with local HR and provide compliance advice.
• Manage brokers and vendors for successful service delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Employee benefits certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Your new role

Salary -£80,000 to £90,000 DOE, plus 10% discretionary bonus

In this exciting role as Global Benefits Manager you will be Hybrid based, with some travel to London Ludgate Hill and be working as part of the global compensation & benefits team. Responsible to work at a global level on the design (including market analysis and benchmarking to support decision making) and management of Hitachi Rail’s benefits, aligned to our overall compensation & benefits strategy, and pay philosophy. Additionally, working in collaboration with the regions, developing roadmaps, and the execution and communication of our benefits strategy.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Design the global benefits program, plan management, benchmarking, and cost analysis.
• Be the subject matter expert and develop strong working relationships to support Local HR at regional level, ensuring our benefits offering remains competitive.
• Provide advice to the HR leadership team and local HR at regional level on standardised benefit practices and ensure compliance with global guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Procurement/Finance and Corporate functions on global benefit contract renewals and negotiations and or changes to existing brokers and vendors.
• Manage the brokers, vendor and third-party providers to ensure the successful service delivery for the business.
• Lead on business initiatives by benchmarking and market analysis to support benefit programs and services.
• Provide HR data analytics and cost estimations related to benefits programs for the compensation and benefits function.
• Monitor market trends and recommend improvements to our benefits program to enhance the employee benefit experience and ensure we remain competitive in the market.
• Contribute towards the optimisation of a global flexible benefits and recognition platform.
  
  
  

About You

• Proven experience of designing and implementing global benefit programs
• Experience of collaborating effectively with people across a large, complex organisation and implemented successful benefit solutions
• Experience of global vendor management and negotiation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support market analysis and recommendations
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Microsoft office suite, particularly excel for Compensation & Benefits reporting and data analytics
  
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• The role will require you to be a member of the global compensation & benefits team as a centre of excellence, working closely with the HR leadership, and HR at local level, therefore previous experience of working in this type of environment would be extremely desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Employee benefits certification or a related field.
  
  
  

What We Offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
  

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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