Benefits Manager

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:

• Take ownership of the employee benefits offering, ensuring it’s inclusive, competitive, and aligned with company values.
• Lead the Benefits team (1 direct report).
• Act as the subject matter expert across all core benefits, including: Private medical insurance, Group risk, Pensions, Flexible benefits, Wellness initiatives, Leave policies
• Lead the annual benefits enrolment lifecycle, including:, Provider renewals, Communications, System updates, Colleague support
• Manage external provider relationships, monitor SLAs, and lead tendering processes for new benefits
• Shape and deliver communication strategies to increase awareness and engagement with benefit offerings
• Analyse data and market insights to continuously improve benefit programmes and employee experience
• Serve as the escalation point for complex benefit queries, offering expert support to colleagues and the wider People team.
• Partner with internal teams (e.g., Payroll, People Admin, People Partners) to ensure compliance, process integrity, and data accuracy.
• Collaborate on policy and programme adjustments in line with legislation and internal feedback.

Role criteria:

• Proven experience working in either Benefits or Reward (at least at a Specialist/Advisor level, but ideally as Manager).
• Comprehensive understanding of employee benefits across the UK (regulations/legislation).
• Prior history in overseeing the design and delivery of an annual benefits enrolment.
• Ability to manage communications around Benefits for the wider business.

What's on offer?

• Fixed term contract for 12-18 months.
• Competitive base salary (£50,000-£60,000 dependent on experience).
• Private benefits.
• Hybrid work policy (3 days per week in the office).
• Opportunity to improve processes and implement new Benefits systems.
• Autonomous role within the business.

This is a great opportunity for a proven Benefits Specialist/Manager to join a great brand. They require someone that can both oversee the day-to-day whilst also being able to operate strategically. It will be on an initial 12-18 month FTC basis with several key projects to manage.

My client is looking to move quickly - people with short notice are encouraged to apply.