UK Benefits Supervisor with a business that you will want on the CV…

Job Title:                     UK Benefits Supervisor         

Location:                    West London

Contract Type:           Permanent, full-time

Salary:                         £40-45k per annum   

This a great opportunity with a really exiting business that most people would want on their CV.

The Benefit Supervisor role is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the benefit plans offered to over 900 employees based in the UK. This involves supporting the design, delivery, implementation, and administration of benefit programs that support business strategy. 

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-day processing - Responsible for the administration, oversight and compliance of the company’s benefit programs and plans within the UK including: Risk and Insurance benefits, Pension, Leave and various voluntary benefit programs.

Team Management – Provides management, leadership and development for the Benefits Administrator and acts as first point of escalation for any UK benefit related issues.

Processes - Develops and reviews benefit processes, policies and practices within the UK, making recommendations and managing implementation of change and/or new initiatives. Keeps appraised of relevant local labor laws and regulations in order to ensure reward plan compliance.

Communications – Partners with Senior Manager on design of comms strategy for UK benefits, helping to draft engaging employee and HR comms (posters, information documents, videos) in relation to all benefits plans. This includes ad hoc comms together with annual enrolment and benefit launches.

Benefit Projects – Support Senior Manager in annual renewal of benefit plans to ensure offering is compliant, market competitive and cost effective. Helps to project manage annual enrolment work and any new benefit launches.

Governance / compliance – Attend meetings with Senior Manager in relation to governance of UK benefit offering, including quarterly pension governance meetings. Ensures compliance in processing of UK benefits.

3^rd party provider management – Supports Senior Manager in building relationships with external providers of benefit plans and systems, leading on any day-to-day issues or enquiries which come up. Audits benefit invoices and ensure payment is remitted to vendors by Finance team in line with agreed timetables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience;
• UK benefits and pension experience with strong knowledge on UK legislation in relation to benefits.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong Analytical skills and systems knowledge. Understanding of HRIS and payroll systems process (SAP and ADP preferred);
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner and under strict time constraints;
• Possess strong problem solving and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service attitude and ability to work within an international environment.