benefits coordinator London, England
Job description
YouGov is an international online research data and analytics group.
Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.
Our innovative solutions help the world’s most recognized brands, media owners and agencies to plan, activate and track their marketing activities better.
At the core of the YouGov platform is an ever-growing source of consumer data that has been amassed over our twenty years of operation. We call it living data. All of our products and services draw upon this detailed understanding of our 24+ million registered panel members to deliver accurate, actionable consumer insights.
As innovators of online market research, we have a strong reputation as a trusted source of accurate data and insights. Testament to this, YouGov data is regularly referenced by the global press, and Meltwater 2022 report concluded that YouGov is the most quoted research company in the world.
With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks.
The role will have ownership of reviewing, designing, implementation, administration and compliance of employee benefits, retirement, and insurance programs.
It is an exciting opportunity to truly work across multiple countries in a growing company that is embarking on a complete review of its benefits offering. Responsibilities include:
- Conduct a review of existing benefits per country, evaluating their effectiveness, cost, and competitiveness in the market using data-driven insights.
- Design new global benefits schemes (insured and non-insured)
- Manage key relationships with brokers and insurance carriers/providers for new benefits and to ensure high quality service levels.
- Lead annual benefits renewal negotiations with providers, ensuring the best possible rates for employees and business alike.
- Explore opportunities to gain global leverage for benefits where feasible and assess global pooling options.
- Ensure benefits and retirement selections are compliant with governing country regulations and establish a process to maintain compliance.
- Work with internal stakeholders such as Finance, Governance, and the leadership team to provide analytical reports for ad hoc benefits initiatives.
- Act as a key point of contact for HR on all benefits related queries, providing knowledge, guidance and subject matter expertise.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and legal developments related to employee benefits, and recommend enhancements or changes to existing programs as necessary.
- Harmonisation of benefits for newly acquired entity.
- Ensure all the changes of benefits are updated on the intranet.
- Serve as back up support for the Head of Reward in times of absence and support Special projects as required in Reward.
- Substantial experience in global benefits.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex benefits data and make sound recommendations.
- Experience managing benefits across multiple markets for a global organisation.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to set goals and manage deadlines to drive benefits plan designs.
- Proficient in evaluating and making informed, data-driven decisions on proposals (RFPs).
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively explain benefits concepts to employees at all levels.
- Proficient in HRIS and benefits administration systems, with a strong understanding of technology tools used in benefits management.
- Able to own their work, as well as working within a wider team.
- Proficient in HRIS and benefits administration systems, with a strong understanding of technology tools used in benefits management.
Additional Information
The Culture
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to YouGov. We are committed to giving the world a voice by capturing the opinions of all groups, including the ones that are often under-represented in research. We are also committed to making sure that our products and tools are free from any bias, as accuracy is key to what we do. None of the above can be done without having a truly diverse workforce, in an inclusive workplace. We are very keen on attracting and retaining the best talent. And best talent also means a diverse pool of talent, with various backgrounds and perspectives.
Supporting the wellbeing of our staff, including maintaining a good work and life balance, is important to us. We support flexible working arrangements where appropriate for a role, with many locations offering a hybrid office-and-remote working approach.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
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