Benefits Specialist

My client is seeking a dedicated Benefits Specialist to join their HR team. This role is crucial for managing and administering employee benefits across EMEA regions. The ideal candidate will ensure the accuracy of benefits data, compliance with relevant laws, and effective communication with employees and vendors.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Administer employee benefits including pension, medical, dental, and other insurance schemes, as well as wellness programs.
• Ensure the accuracy and compliance of benefits and HR data, including Automatic Enrolment and pre-employment health checks.
• Process invoices and insurance renewals, verify accuracy, and prepare check requests for payment.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees and benefit providers/brokers to resolve inquiries and issues promptly and courteously.
• Conduct half-yearly HR data audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with the payroll team to administer benefits and reconcile invoices.
• Enroll new starters in country-specific benefits and deregister leavers.
• Provide benefits education to enhance employee engagement and uptake.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with EMEA employee benefits; experience outside of EMEA is also valuable.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP's and Pivot Tables.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels of the company.
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Proficiency in HRMS (UltiPro experience is a plus) and Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A team player with a strong desire to create a positive work environment and learn all aspects of the business.