Benefits Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Benefits Manager to join one of our most prestigious US law firm clients. In this role, you will drive the delivery and continuous improvement of the firm’s benefits and wellbeing programmes across its international offices, with a primary focus on London.
* Generous salary
* Hybrid working - 4 days in the office / 1 day remote
* Superb employee benefits
* Free in-office meals and refreshments
* Sought-after City location
* Stunning state of the art offices
Benefits Manager Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the operational aspects of the end-to-end annual benefits renewal cycle
* Maintain and enhance benefits policies, processes, and controls to ensure operational excellence, proposing material changes for review and sign-off
* Manage and evaluate relationships with brokers and providers
* Advise on maternity, paternity, and extended medical leave cases, with sensitive or high-risk matters discussed and aligned with the Associate Director
* Work with the Associate Director to deliver and promote Wellbeing initiatives in London
* Partner with International offices to identify and implement locally relevant wellbeing programs that enhance engagement and retention
* Oversee benefits administration and manage benefits-related onboarding and offboarding processes for the International offices as required
Benefits Manager Skills & Requirements:
* Proven benefits administration experience within a law firm
* Strong knowledge of international benefits programs, pensions, leave of absence legislation, and wellbeing initiatives
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field; professional HR/benefits certification (e.g., CIPD, CEBS, or equivalent) highly desirable
* Previous experience of working with HR systems advantageous
* Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and act as a subject matter expert on complex benefits issues