Job Description
My client is a well established brand that is seeking a Benefits Specialist / Manager to join on a fixed term basis for 12-18 months.
They are looking for someone that can oversee the day-to-day whilst also looking into ways to further enhance the employee benefits proposition.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Take ownership of the employee benefits offering, ensuring it’s inclusive, competitive, and aligned with company values.
2. Lead the Benefits team (1 direct report).
3. Act as the subject matter expert across all core benefits, including: Private medical insurance, Group risk, Pensions, Flexible benefits, Wellness initiatives, Leave policies
4. Lead the annual benefits enrolment lifecycle, including:, Provider renewals, Communications, System updates, Colleague support
5. Manage external provider relationships, monitor SLAs, and lead tendering processes for new benefits
6. Shape and deliver communication strategies to increase awareness and engagement with benefit offerings
7. Analyse data and market insights to continuously improve benefit programmes and employee experience
8. Serve as the escalation point for complex benefit queries, offering expert support to colleagues and the wider People team.
9. Partner with internal teams (e.g., Payroll, People Admin, People Partners) to ensure compl...