Senior Benefits Consultant

Position reports to the International Benefits Director, based in Dubai.

**_Key Responsibilities _**
- Drive and manage benefits governance projects across International
- Drive, manage & improve retirement, risk, health, broader benefits initiatives across International
- Design and implement benefits strategies and programs, ensuring end-to-end benefits solutions are delivered with high quality and efficiency.
- Research and analyze benefits plans, programs and policies through a data-driven approach.
- Make recommendations based on market insights, benchmarking research and cost analysis. Ensures that benefits programs are competitive and cost-effective whilst supporting diversity & inclusion, as well as addressing the needs of an evolving workforce.
- Continuously drive improvements in vendor management, benefit delivery model and operational efficiencies across International
- Keep abreast of government regulations, legislation and benefits trends to support International C&B to assess benefits plans are in compliance with local laws, review changes as needed.
- Prepare and maintain benefits communication materials and the development of a robust communications strategy (working with local C&B, HR and vendors) that demonstrates the value of our benefits programs to our employees
- Supports any merger and acquisition projects by being involved in due diligence activities to assess risk, ensure regulatory compliance, as well as developing a benefits integration plan that minimizes identified risks and is compliant in all aspects

**_Requirements and Preferred Qualifications _**
- Bachelor degree, GRP/CBP certification is a plus
- Experience with design, implementation and management of employee benefits with a special focus on pensions and retirement savings plans is a must.
- 7 to 10 years relevant International C&B experience in a multinational environment. Experience in a high tech company would be an asset.
- Fluency in English is a must, other EU languages a strong advantage (French / German)
- Those with direct benefits consulting experience are encouraged to apply
- Proven team player who is mature, driven, collaborative, high sense of urgency and initiative, enjoy striving for results and solving complex problems
- A proven desire and ability to innovate - a confident individual who can make strategic recommendations and take responsibility for decision-making
- Demonstrated analytical capabilities, numbers-oriented and meticulous
- Project management skills with a focus on execution and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to clearly and concisely express or present ideas both verbally and in writing
- Service orientation, strong partnering and vendor management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Proven attention to detail and perseverance to manage longer projects across multiple jurisdictions

Lead the implementation of annual open enrollment and other regular Benefits programs. Lead a wide variety of departmental projects, ie: analysis of new offerings, coordination of vendors and providers. Resolve escalated employee eligibility and claim issues. Lead the periodic review of the Benefits procedures, communications, and documentations to ensure up-to-date information and relevance. Identify problem areas and provide recommendations for process improvement. May have a specialized area of focus under the Benefits purview and will work on and lead projects to support this area. May perform other duties as assigned.