Human Resources - Benefits Specialist - EMEA

Bloomberg; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join their EMEA team in London. This role involves driving the benefits agenda for over 6,000 employees across multiple countries, managing programs related to Retirement, Health & Welfare, and Wellness initiatives. With a focus on innovation, you'll analyze benefit plans, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with teams globally. If you have a strong background in benefits administration and excellent communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of benefits administration experience in a corporate setting.
• Familiarity with UK and EMEA benefits programs and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive plan design improvements and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and analyze utilization reports.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Human Resources - Benefits Specialist - EMEA

The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.

What's the role?

People are Bloomberg's most critical asset, especially when it comes to our benefits. At Bloomberg, we aim to provide our employees with essential tools to support their personal and family needs, enabling business success. We are constantly exploring new and innovative ways to deliver benefits.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the EMEA Benefits team, supporting over 6,000 employees across 44+ countries. Based in London, you will drive the benefits agenda and manage programs related to Retirement, Health & Welfare, and Wellness initiatives. Responsibilities include managing benefits vendors, handling escalations, internal communications, working with Procurement on contracts and invoices, analyzing benefit plan designs, and collaborating with HR, Benefits Operations, and Payroll teams on policy matters.

Building relationships is key at Bloomberg. As part of the global Benefits team, you'll work closely with colleagues across the Americas and APAC on international projects impacting over 20,000 employees in 73+ countries. Your excellent communication skills will be vital in this fast-paced environment!

We'll trust you to:

• Drive plan design improvements, conducting impact reviews and benchmarking against market standards
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and local regulations
• Review operational processes and implement improvements
• Analyze utilization reports and trends, proposing enhancements based on feedback and market practices
• Serve as a point of contact for complex benefits questions, providing sound solutions
• Implement new plans, programs, policies, and designs
• Manage relationships with external vendors and ensure service standards
• Stay informed on benefits legislation and industry standards, integrating them into processes
• Communicate benefits programs and compliance updates, collaborating with Internal Communications
• Maintain accurate benefits information on our HR portal

You'll need to have:

• At least 7 years of benefits administration and advisory experience, with 2-3 years in a corporate setting
• Familiarity with benefits programs and regulations in the UK and other EMEA countries (e.g., France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, UAE)
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in designing and implementing innovative benefits plans, with strong project management skills
• Ability to adapt to regulatory changes and challenges
• Effective communication skills with attention to detail and decision-making ability
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple projects with urgency
• Strong analytical skills and data accuracy focus
• Customer service orientation with a flexible, open-minded attitude
• Good judgment in escalation and problem-solving

We'd love to see:

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of analysis and reporting tools
• Experience in collaborative work environments

Does this sound like you?

If you believe you're a good fit, apply today. We'll contact you with next steps.