Senior Benefits Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager for its Benefits team in Europe. This role is pivotal in leading European benefits projects, managing programs to enhance employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with local legislation. Ideal candidates possess strong vendor management and project management skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of benefits provisions across multiple countries. Join a collaborative environment that values creativity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of benefits provisions across UK and Ireland.
• Strong vendor management skills with multi-country legal understanding.
• Pro-active self-starter able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Cognizant benefits strategy across European markets.
• Manage benefits programs and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Lead relationships with third-party suppliers and manage SLAs.

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Educated to degree level

CIPD qualification

Tools

Flexible benefits platforms

Job description

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Senior Benefits Manager

The Senior Benefits Manager will be part of the Benefits team Europe

This role will be required to work closely with HR, business managers and other key stakeholders to lead key benefits European projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Benefit lead to deliver Cognizant benefits strategy across dedicated European markets
• Manage benefits programs and plans to ensure benefits competitiveness and cost effectiveness as well as employees engagement and talent retention
• Liaise with various members of the business and HR teams to manage the market review of various existing and new benefit programmes across the region to then design, recommend new, improved, negotiated, cost effective packages to align to business needs and legislation changes
• Manage the benefits reward system for admin/ enrolment/ associate engagement in the dedicated markets (Darwin and the Hub)
• Be responsible for the design, development and roll-out of engaging benefits communication plan across the dedicated markets within the region
• Lead the relationship and management of third party suppliers/providers, ensuring effective SLAs are in place and a high level of service maintained according to the Company's needs
• Be the subject matter expert on all matters in relation to Company benefits and help answer and manage complex queries accordingly
• Support benefit due diligence for various projects such as mergers & acquisitions, supporting key stakeholders to ensure full comparisons are made and any issues/risks are highlighted
• Develop strong relationships with colleagues across HR and drive best practice initiatives into the business
• Wellbeing - take ownership for programs within dedicated markets in alignment with regional and global wellbeing strategy
• Use experience and knowledge to develop timely and innovative solutions in response to business needs
• Support the wider Benefits team on any benefit related projects

Skills and requirements to the role:

• Good knowledge and understanding of benefits provisions across UK and Ireland and well as mainland Europe
• Experience of statutory / legal requirements across multiple European countries.
• Strong vendor management skills; managing contracts and collaboration with Procurement and Legal departments
• Excellent project management experience and skills are essential
• Experience with flexible benefits platforms would be beneficial
• Pro-active self-starter, able to work on their own and with virtual teams
• Ability to work and prioritize multiple projects at the same time is essential
• Good attention to detail, highly numerate with great analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at a senior level
• Demonstrate understanding and strong, direct hands on experience operating in a complex business and matrix environment
• Logical with excellent problem-solving skills
• Educated to degree level and/or CIPD qualification

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About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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