Senior Benefits Analyst - 18 month FTC

Sony Playstation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a detail-focused Senior Benefits Analyst for an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing employee benefits and compliance across the EMEA and APAC regions. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in benefits administration, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers hybrid working and various benefits including private medical insurance and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

25 days holiday per year

On Site Gym

Subsidised Café

Free soft drinks

On site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing benefits administration in dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of employee benefit programmes.
• Work closely with the payroll team to resolve queries and ensure accurate data reconciliation.
• Maintain and verify data related to insurance premiums and claims.

Skills

Benefits administration

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Workday

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Senior Benefits Analyst to provide parental cover within our Global Benefits Team. This role will support the delivery and administration of retirement, health and welfare programmes, as well as wellbeing initiatives across the EMEA and APAC regions.

Please note this is an 18 month fixed term contract.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will support the management of a wide range of employee benefit programmes, including private medical, dental, vision, pension, life insurance, and other voluntary perks. You’ll work closely with the payroll team to resolve queries, ensure accurate data reconciliation, and carry out audits when required. You’ll also maintain and verify data related to insurance premiums, claims, and associated costs, while providing support to the vendor management team with purchase order and invoice queries.

What we’re looking for

• 5 years + experience managing benefits administration in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Well-versed in benefits programmes and local compliance requirements across EMEA and APAC regions.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Competent in utilising PowerPoint for presentation development
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders and external providers.
• Skilled at engaging with colleagues across all organisational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting clear and engaging employee communications.
• Determined, collaborative, adaptable, innovative, and accountable.
• Committed to delivering high-quality customer service with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Sound judgement with the ability to escalate issues appropriately and remain flexible when needed.
• Possesses a global perspective and a commitment to developing inclusive and equitable benefits solutions.
• Prior involvement in policy development and contract review processes.
• Experience with benefit platforms and Workday is advantageous.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.