Benefits Specialist

2 days ago

London, United Kingdom Pontoon Full time

Benefits Specialist
12 month contract
London - (2 days in office)
Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset - that's what we stand for at Pontoon Solutions. We care about making the future work for everyone. And that starts with our own people. Our culture is entrepreneurialand inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work.
We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients based in London. They are currently looking for a Benefits Specialist on a 12 month contract based from home, with a 2 day per week requirement in the London office.
Overview of the role:
The team sits within the compensation, benefit and payroll division. The role will be supporting a team of three specialists; EMEA (non UK) Benefit & Pensions Director, UK Benefits Lead and UK Pensions Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the EMEA Pension and Benefit team in
- the design and implementation of new and existing offerings, management of the EMEA flexible benefits platform and the roll out of flexible benefits schemes in new locations across EMEA
- annual benefit enrolment in various locations from co-ordination of portal text, checking requirement (process) documents, portal testing and delivering marketing roadshows/communications
- interpreting management information from vendors and assembling quarterly reports as and when required
- assuming responsibility of monthly UK payroll instructions including but not limited to long term sickness insurance and international medical insurance
- owning and managing the invoice process including tracking and reconciliation ensuring payments are made to vendors on time and the accrual is accurate
- updating pension/benefit wording on the UK intranet and internal letter templates (contracts, on boarding, off boarding and workforce data letters, policy documents and handbooks)
- other ad-hoc administrative tasks where required
Essentials Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven background in Human Resources and or Pension/Benefit function
- Familiarity with flexible benefit portals
- Background in financial services desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organisation and develop and maintain positive relationships with third party advisers and vendors

**Location**:
This is a hybrid role, working from home with working from London office required at least twice a week.
Working hours:
Standard working hours with some flex where required - 37.5 hours per week
Pontoon Solutions are an equal opportunities company

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