Benefits Manager
My client is a leading legal firm based in the heart of London, dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services to their clients. The team thrives on professionalism, innovation, and a commitment to employee well-being. The firm is now seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to join the Reward & Benefits team to manage and enhance the UK benefits offering.
Role Overview:
The Benefits Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and administration of the firm’s benefits programs in the UK. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong operational focus to ensure that the benefits offerings align with market best practices, support employee engagement, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy and Design: Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy that aligns with the firm’s overall HR and business objectives.
- Benefits Administration: Oversee the day-to-day management of all UK benefits programs, including pensions, healthcare, life insurance, and wellness initiatives.
- Compliance: Ensure all benefit programs are compliant with UK employment laws and regulations, including pension auto-enrolment requirements.
- Vendor Management: Liaise with external providers to ensure quality service delivery and manage contract negotiations and renewals.
- Employee Engagement: Communicate and promote the firm’s benefits offerings through clear and engaging materials, presentations, and events.
- Data Analysis: Analyse benefits data and trends to make recommendations for program enhancements and cost efficiencies.
- Support and Guidance: Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to employees and managers on benefits-related queries.
- Benchmarking: Conduct regular market benchmarking to ensure our benefits remain competitive and attractive to current and prospective employees.
- Projects: Lead or contribute to firm-wide projects related to employee benefits and well-being.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in a benefits management role, ideally within a professional services or corporate environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK benefits legislation and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with employees, managers, and vendors.
- Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
What Is on Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
