Benefits Specialist (35-40k)

Job Title: Benefits Specialist
Salary: £35-40k
Location: Greater Belfast Area (Hybrid)
Duration: Full Time / Permanent

Are you an experienced Benefits Specialist / Analyst. Do you have exposure to EU based Benefit programs? You are in a niche market and I would love to talk with you.

VANRATH is thrilled to be partnered with a global manufacturing client based in County Antrim, as we search for a full-time permanent Benefits Specialist. You will report to the Senior Benefits Consultant and you will be responsible for maintaining a range of benefit programmes in designated countries or a specific group of benefits for the UK and EU region.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary - £35-40k
• 3% Bonus
• Flexible start / finish times
• Hybrid working
• Pension
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cash Health Plan
• 25x days annual leave + 8x stat days

Responsibilities

Activities can include

- bench-marking
- researching
- renewal and communication of benefit programmes within the Company Total Reward structure.

This role also involves supplier management and influencing administration processes to promote positive employee experience.

• Collaborates with internal personnel on employee benefit related knowledge and skill sets to determine current benefit trends and compare with legislated requirement and programs
• Organises the design and implementation of programs such as accident and health insurance coverage, retirement and pension plans, income continuance holidays, and vacation time
• Key Participant in local and global surveys on current benefit trends, pricing and policies
• Collaborates on communicating the benefits program and policies effective to the company. Ensures proper communication regarding any change or updates
• Key Participant in modelling cost analyses of various program or policy updates

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Specific Experience / Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with benefit programmes in Europe
• Experience performing benefit analysis and ability to translate into plans and proposals
• Appreciation of importance of regulatory/legislative requirements.
• Ability to be able to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Be able to demonstrate strong attention to detail skills.

For further information and a more comprehensive Job Description on this exciting HR Benefits vacancy, please contact Jason Glenn or apply via the link below in the strictest confidence. Alternatively, feel free to reach out on LinkedIn.

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