Global Benefits Specialist

Syme Drummond Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Global Benefits Specialist to manage global benefits programs in a supportive team. This hybrid role focuses on creating engaging employee communications and enhancing overall reward experience. Candidates should have experience in cyclical benefits activity and managing global reward projects. Strong Excel and relationship-building skills are necessary. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders and global projects, making it a critical role impacting employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience managing global reward or benefits projects on time and on budget.
• Knowledge of employee benefits legislation, including DC pension schemes.
• Clear communicator with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design, rollout, and ongoing management of global benefits programmes.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, brokers, and consultants.
• Leading wellbeing initiatives and contributing to a positive employee experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Administrative skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Proactive approach

Customer-oriented

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Job description

Global Benefits Specialist – Permanent

£37,000 - £45,000 DOE

Glasgow

Hybrid

Looking for a varied Global Benefits role within a supportive, collaborative environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global professional services firm, supporting partners and employees across multiple regions. You’ll be part of a friendly, down-to‑earth team where your contribution really matters, and where you’ll get exposure to senior stakeholders, global projects, and vendor management.

You will work closely with the Global Benefits Manager, helping to deliver and embed benefits programmes, while also leading initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and overall reward experience.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the design, rollout, and ongoing management of global benefits programmes
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, brokers, and consultants
• Assisting with governance of the Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Creating engaging communications and running roadshows to help employees understand and value their benefits
• Leading wellbeing initiatives and contributing to a positive employee experience
• Monitoring global benefits trends and analysing data to support decision‑making
• Acting as a trusted rewards advisor and business partner across the organisation
• Coaching colleagues and supporting their development in technical and professional skills

Why this role

• Hands‑on, varied role with exposure to global projects, senior stakeholders, and external vendors
• Collaborative, supportive team culture where your ideas and input are valued
• Opportunity to contribute to initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing, and reward experience
• Exposure to global trends and best practices in employee benefits and reward
• Real opportunity to make a difference in a role that directly impacts people across the organisation

What you will bring

• Experience supporting or leading cyclical benefits activity (e.g., flexible benefits windows, contract renewals)
• Experience managing global reward or benefits projects on time and on budget
• Strong organisational, analytical, and administrative skills
• Confident with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and comfortable producing reports
• Knowledge of employee benefits legislation, including DC pension schemes
• Clear communicator with strong relationship‑building skills
• Proactive, solutions‑focused, and customer‑oriented approach
• Interest in employee engagement, wellbeing, and professional development

Interested?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Please apply via the link or reach out to [e-mail] for more information.