Benefits Consultant

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world About The Department Our Global Talent Management – HR Benefits team designs and administers employee benefits across 39 countries. We ensure consistency, compliance, and a positive employee experience. The team collaborates closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal, fostering a supportive and innovative environment. Joining us means contributing to impactful programmes and gaining exposure to global HR practices. How You Will Add Value Manage UK and European benefits programmes including - retirement, leave, and well-being. Collaborate with global HR and leadership to develop and align benefits strategies with business goals. Build strong partnerships with internal teams for smooth delivery and issue resolution e.g. HR, payroll, finance, legal. Partner with brokers and consultants to ensure competitive design and service quality. Analyse data to measure effectiveness and recommend improvements. Lead projects such as renewals, vendor changes, and process enhancements. Communicate benefits clearly to employees including general update and awareness sessions. Work alongside our HR Shared Services team to assist with general enquiries from employees and resolve more complicated cases. Support special initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions or global programme rollouts. What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role Experience, Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Experience in benefits management within multinational organisations Knowledge of UK and European benefits regulations Technical Skills Data analysis and reporting expertise Proficiency in Microsoft Office Soft Skills Strong prioritisation and organisational skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Proven project management experience Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences has always been important to us. Cultivating an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their voices is not only beneficial for our people, but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, no matter your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We will provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life. Hear more from our employees We want our employees to be at their best. By joining us, you will connect with a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for staying physically and mentally healthy, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have you covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities. As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response.