Senior Benefits Analyst

OSTTRA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst for their EMEA operations in Greater London. The role involves managing benefits administration, coordinating annual renewals, and supporting employee wellbeing initiatives. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in benefits administration, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities to develop comprehensive benefits programs and ensure compliance with local regulations, fostering a rewarding work experience for employees.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

Qualifications

• 3 years of benefits administration and advisory experience or a similar related field.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders while understanding their needs.
• Exposure to managing regulatory issues, tax and benefit plans.
• Benefits project management skills; capable of managing multiple tasks.
• A self-starter who is motivated to achieve results while also being a team player.
• Accurate with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefits administration and day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate annual renewals and open enrolment processes.
• Support benefits programs and manage competitive benefits.
• Act as subject-matter expert for all benefits queries.
• Work closely with external vendors and HR partners.
• Support EMEA benefits projects and implementation-related projects.
• Develop and maintain policies about the company’s benefits programs.
• Plan and execute benefit-related events such as fairs and webinars.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Sales Experience

Microsoft Office

Customer Service

Communication skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Business Management

Benefits Administration

Microsoft Excel

Insurance Sales

Customer relationship management

Human Resources

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Workday

Job description

Senior Benefits Analyst EMEA

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11.

The Team

The Global Benefits Team is a team of specialists that focuses on the Wellbeing and Benefits for our colleagues across the globe supporting 40 countries.

Responsibilities and Impact

We invest in our success as a company by investing in our people. At S&P Global we are committed to comprehensive competitive benefits for our people. This role supports the wellbeing needs of our people while helping make their working life experience more rewarding.

Whats in it for you: To grow with a global company and learn more about key global benefits initiatives around the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in making positive change through global programs such as Wellbeing Reimbursement, Global Education, Global Parental Leave, Flexible Time Off, Global EAP, Insured and Retirement benefits in the EMEA region.

• Manage benefits administration and day‑to‑day operations.
• Coordinate annual renewals and open enrolment processes.
• Support benefits programs involving the research and implementation of plans and programs as well as managing competitive benefits offered in the EMEA region.
• Act as subject‑matter expert for all benefits queries and escalations while also providing guidance and support to various business units.
• Work closely with external vendors, local leadership of the respective countries, HR partners and other functions to offer best‑in‑class benefits and service to our employees.
• Support EMEA benefits projects and implementation–related projects from beginning to end, including benefits communication creation.
• Develop and maintain policies and other documentation to educate all employees about the company’s benefits programs.
• Plan and execute benefit‑related events such as fairs and webinars.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to continuously improve processes and service delivery.

Basic Required Qualifications

• 3 years of benefits administration and advisory experience or a similar related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders while understanding their needs.
• Exposure to managing regulatory issues, tax and benefit plans.
• Benefits project management skills; capable of managing multiple tasks in an organized manner while interacting with various external and internal stakeholders.
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience. Workday knowledge is a plus.
• A self‑starter who is motivated to achieve results while also being a team player.
• Accurate with great attention to detail.

Key Skills

Sales Experience, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Communication skills, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Business Management, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Excel, Insurance Sales, Customer relationship management, Human Resources.

Employment Type

Full‑Time.

Our Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and little ones with best‑in‑class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards; small perks can make a big difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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