Gartner - Benefits Specialist

Job Description :

Within the global Compensation & Benefits team, the Benefits Specialist will be responsible for working with the Benefit Team and local HR Managers to deliver cost effective and competitive benefit programs. The role will proactively handle all aspects of day-to-day benefit administration in assigned countries or programs, partnering closely with other members of the benefit team as well as HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Internal Communications.

Responsibilities:

- Proactively handle all aspects of day to day benefit plan administration for programs such as health and wellbeing, risk plans, retirement programs and absence/leave plans.

- Partner with the benefits team and Country HR Managers to design and deliver onboarding programs and streamline processes to help associates understand and engage with benefit programs

- Partner with AskHR to manage benefit enquiries & develop a response library to support shared service model

- Partner with Benefits team and to provide advice and guidance on standard benefit policy and practice (to include paid and unpaid time off such as Sick, Leave of Absences, Maternity and Disability).

- Liaise with brokers and vendors to support program development and annual renewal processes

- Provide reports, Information and analysis as required

- Maintain benefit information and policies in line with strategic direction and regulatory requirements.

- Maintain web and systems content to communicate and drive education and engagement

- Utilize technology to develop and maintain benefit programs to include new hire induction/onboarding processes

- Support enrollment campaigns and organize employee briefings/events to inform, educate and engage

- Coordinate projects related to implementation of new benefits and products/program changes.

- Maintain integrity of benefit records, recommend process improvements and automate where possible.

- Manage vendor contracts and procurement/invoicing process

- Actively participate in local, international and global projects as required to include Workday implementations, roll out of new benefits, benefit events and marketing/branding initiatives

Requirements :

- 2+ years relevant Benefits plan administration experience

- Proven track record of collaborating with others to deliver fast, positive results

- Experience of contract negotiation and plan renewals a plus

- Experience of international benefit programs a plus

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build strong (often remote) relationships

- Ability to make recommendations for change based on trends and HR/Benefits legislation.

- Strong analytical abilities and Excel skills

- HR Database experience (Workday preferable)

- Ability to utilize technology to communicate and present information

- Organized with experience in coordinating projects

- Proactive and collaborative team player with strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

- Ability to constructively challenge the status quo and present alternative ideas and solutions

- Strong client-focused work ethic demonstrating sensitivity, empathy, cultural awareness, integrity, fairness and good judgment.

- Strong written and spoken English language skills

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