Global Benefits Specialist

Meet Life Sciences Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences Ltd. is seeking a Global Benefits Specialist to support employee benefits programmes across the US and UK. The role sits within a collaborative People team, handling day-to-day benefits management, leave policies and related HR processes.

You will administer benefits, support open enrollment, maintain accurate HRIS records and coordinate with payroll and providers to ensure timely and compliant delivery of programs.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience administering US and/or UK employee benefits programmes.
• Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms.
• Degree in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Dayforce experience is essential.
• Knowledge of US/UK benefits, pension and leave regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs across US and UK.
• Handle enrollments, changes, terminations and life event processing.
• Support annual open enrollment, renewals, and provider communications.
• Maintain HRIS data and accurate benefits records.
• Coordinate with Payroll on deductions and related transactions.
• Assist with leave administration (FMLA, parental leave) and other programs.
• Support audits, compliance reporting and policy updates.
• Collaborate with brokers, providers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Benefits administration

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded, award-winning independent medical communications agency, is hiring a Global Benefits Specialist to support its employee benefits programmes across the US and UK.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative People team, supporting the day-to-day management of employee benefits, leave policies and related HR processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programmes, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and retirement or pension plans.
• Manage benefits enrolments, employee changes, terminations and qualifying life events.
• Support annual open enrolment and benefits renewals, including employee communications and coordination with providers.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and HRIS data.
• Process monthly benefits invoices and pension contributions, reconcile provider statements and coordinate timely payments.

Employee Support

• Act as a key point of contact for employee benefits enquiries, providing guidance on plan options and eligibility.
• Assist employees with claims issues and liaise with brokers and providers to resolve queries.
• Support leave administration, including FMLA, parental leave and other applicable leave programmes.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure benefits, pension and leave processes comply with applicable US and UK regulations.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance reporting and data validation.
• Maintain and update benefits policies, plan documents, statutory notices and employee communications.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to policies and administrative processes.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions and related transactions.
• Collaborate with the People team on onboarding, offboarding and employee engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to benefits communications and educational materials.
• Work with internal stakeholders, insurance carriers and benefits providers to ensure the effective delivery of benefits programmes.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience administering US and/or UK employee benefits programmes, including health and welfare plans, retirement or pension schemes and leave programmes.
• Experience with HRIS systems and benefits administration platforms.
• A degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field is preferred. Relevant professional certifications are advantageous but not essential.
• Dayforce experience is essential.
• Knowledge of relevant benefits, pension and leave regulations across the US and/or UK.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.