Global Benefits Lead

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ is a fintech that connects the future of capital, communications, and governance, building trust and confidence in every market we serve. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services.

Equiniti’s Reward function operates as a Centre of Excellence within the HR Shared Service model. The Reward, Learning & Development, HR Business Partnering, Resourcing and Engagement Centres of Excellence are supported by our People Services team in Chennai that deliver our core HR support activity. This is a remote role with a pragmatic approach to travel to our London City office.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Global Benefits Lead is responsible for identifying, implementing and maintaining benefits structures to support the strategic direction of the business.
• Acts as key contact with all third-party benefits providers and EQ Leaders.
• The role is responsible for providing expert benefits advice, support & data and ensuring relevant statutory compliance, across Equiniti’s businesses and colleagues.
• Support the EVP, Total Reward in delivering Equiniti’s significant Reward agenda, focusing on the development, planning and administration of benefit programmes, including all global health, welfare and retirement plans.
• Serve as a recognised subject matter expert and provide consultation regarding complex benefit issues.
• Lead the global benefit plan renewal processes and annual benefit plan budget.
• Lead on contractual negotiations, supported by the legal and procurement teams.
• Maintain overall relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, and/or consultants.
• Support the EVP, Total Reward in designing, developing and implementing Equiniti’s broader Reward plan.
• Provide guidance, advice, analysis, and training to HR colleagues regarding applicable benefit plans.
• Manage a global benefits team, including coaching, development, performance management, and staffing.
• Review existing benefits to ensure delivery against wellbeing strategy and recommend proposals to adjust as necessary.
• Leverage technology and look for ways to simplify our processes so the team can operate more efficiently.
• Lead on the planning and implementation of benefits programmes and projects with respect to Merger and Acquisition work.
• Assist the wider Global Reward team with projects, reporting and analysis.
• Lead merger & integration analysis, due diligence and integration work.
• Occasional travel to other Equiniti offices, as required.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

• Proven global Reward experience of managing multiple benefits programmes and projects, with significant budgetary impact/responsibility in a complex global environment.
• A demonstrable track record of building strong influential relationships, establishing oneself as a trusted partner and expert in benefits.
• Ability to utilise this experience and communicate complex benefits topics in a clear and compelling manner to all stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of best practice in reward.
• Extensive experience with benefits.
• Deep knowledge of benefits and pension structures, and wider grading, pay structures, pay and related legislation.
• Sound knowledge of benefits laws and regulatory compliance.
• Highly proficient in the use of Excel (able to build and run complex benefits models).
• Broad knowledge of HR systems.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data, and to present, analyse and propose recommendations clearly.
• Highly commercial, collaborative, engaging and credible, with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels.
• Demonstrable project management skills, and experience of managing multiple reward programs and projects, with significant budgetary management in a complex global environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with and communicate benefits related projects to the business.
• Strong organisational skills; experience of working to tight deadlines, often under pressure, effectively and often without close supervision mobilising resources and confidently liaising with colleagues to ensure outcomes are achieved effectively.
• A flexible and pragmatic approach to supporting the wider operational environment.
• Excellent presentation and written skills with demonstrable attention to detail.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks.

Our people and platforms connect businesses with markets, engage customers with their investments and allow organisations to grow and transform. Our vision is to help businesses and individuals succeed, creating positive experiences for the millions of people who rely on us for a sustainable future. We provide share registration, deliver services for reward and benefits and develop solutions for customer management in regulated industries. Our work with some of the most significant organisations in the UK and US means we engage with 29 million of their shareholders, pensioners and employees.