Human Resources - Benefits Specialist - EMEA | London, UK

Bloomberg; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join their dynamic EMEA team in London. This role is pivotal in managing and innovating employee benefits for over 6,000 staff across 44 countries. You'll be at the forefront of enhancing benefits programs, ensuring compliance, and analyzing trends to drive improvements. With a focus on collaboration and strong communication, you’ll work closely with global teams to implement impactful benefits strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for employee welfare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Benefits administration with corporate experience.
• Knowledge of UK and EMEA benefits programs and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive benefits plan design improvements and compliance.
• Manage relationships with vendors and internal communications.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

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. We strive to provide our employees with tools to support their personal and family needs, enabling business success. We are always exploring new ways to deliver innovative 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, managing programs including Retirement, Health & Welfare, and Wellness initiatives. Responsibilities include managing benefits vendors, handling escalations, internal communications, and collaborating with Procurement on contracts and invoices. You will also analyze benefit plan designs and work with HR, Benefits Operations, and Payroll teams on policies.

Building relationships is key at Bloomberg. As part of the Global Benefits team, you will collaborate with colleagues across the Americas and APAC on global initiatives affecting over 20,000 employees in 73+ countries. Strong communication skills are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving plan design improvements through financial and impact reviews and benchmarking
• Ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations
• Reviewing and improving operational and administrative processes
• Analyzing utilization reports and trends to recommend improvements
• Serving as a point of contact for complex benefits questions
• Implementing new plans, programs, policies, and designs
• Managing relationships with external vendors and providers
• Staying informed on benefits legislation and industry standards
• Communicating benefits programs and updates internally
• Maintaining benefits information on internal portals

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years in Benefits administration and advisory, with 2-3 years in a corporate setting
• Knowledge of benefits programs and regulations in the UK and EMEA regions
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with innovative benefits design and project management
• Ability to adapt to regulatory changes
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Strong analytical skills and data accuracy focus
• Customer service orientation and flexibility

Preferred:

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

If this sounds like you, apply to join our team. We look forward to connecting with you!