Senior Benefits Advisor (Permanent) in London

Senior Benefits Advisor The HR FunctionThe HR function is split across several key areas: Talent and Culture which includes, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Services & Policy; and Organisational Learning & Development, all working collaboratively together and with the wider business to deliver the people aligned Firm strategy. Providing a trusted, high-quality service and delivery in line with our Firm values is key to the professional reputation of the function. Role PurposeThe Senior Benefits Advisor is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of the Firm's benefits philosophy, practice, and policy across our global offices. The Senior Benefits Advisor will play a crucial role in the delivery of global benefit reviews, benefit benchmarking, recognition, pension, and health and wellbeing initiatives. Whilst the role is primarily focussed on benefits, we would be keen to hear about what reward experience you have, so you can also contribute to reward related work such as job levelling, salary benchmarking, gender pay gap analysis and reporting, and the annual salary review process. We are open to those wishing to work on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 4 days per week - flexibility on which days).Resolve complex employee issues with insurance providers and other benefits administrators that have been escalated by the Reward and Benefits Analyst, deploying analytical and problem solving skills. Contribute to reward related work such as job levelling, salary benchmarking, gender pay gap analysis and reporting, and the annual salary review process. Contribute to the development of reporting MI, frequently on Excel, to aid firm-wide decision-making. Maintain strong relationships with the entire HR Team to answer benefit related queries, and the Reward and Benefits team to develop and administer a joined-up Reward and Benefits strategy. Collaborate with the Internal Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting of benefits spend and keep them abreast of any benefit budget changes as needed. Forge meaningful and influential working relationships with the wider HR function, Business Services, Directors, Partners, managers and other key individuals in the Firm. Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles. Skills and ExperienceEssential: Proven experience in a benefit advisory role, preferably within a legal or professional services firm. Proficient in HRIS software. Ability to analyse and improve benefit administration processes, for example the deployment and maintenance of a flexible benefits platform. Comfortable working with large amounts of employee data on Excel. International benefits administration experienceHigh Excel proficiencyExperience in setting up or working with flexible benefits platformsExperience in setting up or working with recognition platformsExperience in Reward activities, such as job levelling, salary benchmarking, gender pay gap analysis and reporting, and the annual salary review processProfessional certification such as Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendationsComfortable using metrics and management information to inform decision-makingResponds effectively to changing priorities while maintaining progress against key outcomes and meeting deadlines. Maintains quality, accuracy and attention to detail when working to competing demands or time pressures. Hybrid working - We adopt a hybrid and flexible working approach, dependent on the requirements of the role and subject to manager approval. Please see here for more information on our employee-led DEI Networks. Clicking 'apply' will direct you to the application tracking system, hosted for us by Reach-ATS.com. Contract type Permanent - Full Time Full time (35 hours) or Part time (28 hours)