Benefits Analyst - FTC

Within the global Compensation & Benefits team, the Benefits Analyst will be responsible for working with the Benefit Team and local HR Managers to deliver cost-effective and competitive benefit programs in assigned countries.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with Country HR Managers to maintain cost effective and competitive benefit plans within assigned countries (to include Retirement, Health Insurance, Life, Long term disability and voluntary schemes).
• Proactively handle all aspects of day-to-day benefit provision.
• Manage broker and vendor relationships and partner to complete annual renewal process.
• Partner with Country HR Manager to provide advice and guidance on benefit policy/practice (to include absence such as Sick, Long term disability, Maternity & Leaves of Absence).
• Maintain benefit information and policies in line with strategic direction and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize technology to develop and maintain new hire benefits onboarding/orientation processes.
• Utilize web technology and microsites to communicate and maintain benefit information to drive education and engagement.
• Provide reports, Information and analysis as required.
• Manage annual open enrollment, and employee briefings/wellness events.
• Participate in vendor selection and appointment process.
• Monitor trends and legislation to ensure legal compliance and market competitiveness, making appropriate recommendations for change.
• Partner with local HR representatives to drive process improvement and automate processes where possible.
• Manage projects related to implementation of new benefits and products/program changes.

What you’ll need:

• Benefits experience
• Proven track record of collaborating with others to deliver fast, positive results
• Experience of contract negotiation and plan renewals
• Experience of international benefit programs a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build strong (often remote) relationships
• Experience of managing relevant projects
• Ability to present recommendations for change based on trends and HR/Benefits legislation
• Ability to constructively challenge the status quo and present alternative ideas and solutions
• Strong analytical abilities and Excel skills
• Proactive with strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong client focused work ethic demonstrating sensitivity, cultural awareness, empathy, integrity, fairness and good judgment
• Strong written and spoken English language skills

What we offer:

• A seat at the table to help drive peak performance in a growing, people business.
• Encouragement to be innovative and challenge status quo.
• Exposure to industry-leading training and development.
• Performance-based recognition and rewards.

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