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Benefits Specialist
Job Location:London
Job Type:Permanent
Remuneration:Competitive salarytaking into accountskills,experienceand qualifications
Manage and optimise global employee benefits programmes to ensure compliance, efficiency, and an exceptional employee experience across international regions.
TheBenefits Specialist manages and administers employee benefits programmes across international regions, ensuring compliance, accuracy, andtimelydelivery. You will work closely with internal teams, external providers, and stakeholders tomaintainsmooth operations.
Your responsibilities include overseeing the daily administration of benefits such as pensions, healthcare, life assurance, and flexible options. You will ensureaccurateprocessing of enrolments, changes, and terminations, manage invoicing and reconciliations, and support annual renewals by reviewing provider proposals and preparing data. You willparticipatein testing digital benefits platforms,assistwith system upgrades and vendor transitions, andmaintaindocumentation for audit readiness. Acting as a key contact for providers, you will resolve service issues andmonitorperformance.
Internally, you will provide guidance on benefits policies, support clear communication and education, andmaintainaccuratedata in CR systems. You will extract and analyse utilisation and cost data to inform leadership reporting, support global and regional initiatives, and continuously improve processes through best practices and automation. Collaboration with CR, payroll, and vendors ensures streamlined workflows and an enhanced employee experience.
This role is perfect for someone highly organised, detail-focused, and confident in managing complex benefits across multiple regions.
The skills you will have when you apply:
1. Benefits Administration-Demonstrableexpertisein administering employee benefits within a structured corporate framework.
2. Attention to Detail & Organisation-Acute precision in detail orientation, coupled with advanced organisational capability.
3. Communication & Stakeholder Management-Exceptional interpersonal communication, with proven stakeholder engagementproficiency.
4. Technical Proficiency-Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel, alongside comprehensive MS Officeutilisationand familiarity with HR platforms (AON experienceadvantageous).
5. Analytical & Problem-Solving-Evidencedanalytical acumen, problem-resolution aptitude, and capacity to prioritise concurrent demands within accelerated operational contexts.
Whatwe’llgive you for this role:
Remuneration & more
6. Competitive salarytaking into accountskills,experienceand qualifications
7. A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
8. Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
9. Flexible working from our office or your home
Health & support
10. Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
11. Life assurance
12. Employeeassistanceprogramme for employee wellbeing
13. Group Income Protection
Other benefits
14. Voluntary benefits – green car scheme, annual medical assessment, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan,wellbeingand digital GP applications
15. Discounts on various products and services
Thisisn'tjust aposition,it'sa pivotal role in shaping our industry
At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the world's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year,you'llalso be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape.
You'lljoin a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a largermission;protecting people and businesses. Thisisn'tjust a job;it'san opportunity to shape the future of insurance.
Next steps for you:
Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.
As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.