Benefits Specialist - EU

MCS Group is delighted to be representing a leading global manufacturer, who are keen to recruit an experienced Benefits Specialist on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a newly created post, which will be based on their County Antrim site. The successful Benefits Specialist will report to the Senior Benefits Consultant and be responsible for maintaining a range of benefit programmes.

The Benefits Specialist will have a key role in bench marking, researching, renewal and communication of benefit programmes within the company's Total Reward Structure. Some of the key role responsibilities include:

• Collaborates with internal personnel on employee benefit-related knowledge and skill sets to determine current benefit trends and compare with legislated requirements and programs
• Organises the design and implementation of programs such as accident and health insurance coverage, retirement and pension plans, income continuance holidays, and vacation time
• Key Participant in local and global surveys on current benefit trends, pricing and policies
• Collaborates on communicating the benefits program and policies effective to the company. Ensures proper communication regarding any change or updates
• Key Participant in modeling cost analyses of various program or policy updates
• Maintaining an effective benefits programme for employees across the EU region
• Submitting data and analysing results from benefits related market surveys
• Communicating effectively with individual employees regarding their benefits
• Support the communication of the benefits plans region-wide

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Previous experience working with benefits, or within a generalist HR role and possessing an interest in employee benefits
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Package

The client is offering a highly attractive package, including

• Attractive salary & benefits offering
• New, permanent opportunity
• Competitive holiday allowance
• 2:30pm finish on a Friday
• Very niche senior benefits role
• Hybrid working pattern

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Olivia McClenaghan, HR Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group

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