HR Benefits Operational Lead

About the job you’re considering

You will be responsible for the development, administration, and management of all employee benefits programs in the UK. This role ensures that benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with local regulations, while also meeting the diverse needs of employees. The Benefits operational leas will work closely with HR, finance, and external vendors to develop and deliver a benefits strategy that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent. The role requires a strategic approach to managing benefits programs, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the overall business and HR strategy

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including:  identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

Benefits Strategy and Program Design
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of UK employee benefits programs, including life insurance, health and wellness, and other voluntary benefits.

Benefits Administration and Vendor Management
Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring seamless execution of services such as enrolments, renewals, and queries.

Compliance and Governance
Ensure all benefits programs comply with UK employment law, taxation regulations, and benefits-related legislation (Employment Rights Act, GDPR).

Employee Engagement and Communication
Develop and implement a comprehensive benefits communication strategy to ensure employees understand and fully utilise the benefits available to them.

  
Financial Management and Reporting
Work closely with the finance team to manage the benefits budget, tracking costs and ensuring all benefits are delivered within financial parameters.    

Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Lead the development and implementation of employee well-being initiatives (with approved vendor), such as mental health support, fitness programs, and financial well-being services.

Benefits Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Stay abreast of trends and innovations in employee benefits, including technological advancements, new benefits offerings, and changes in employee expectations.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone. 

Your skills and experience

• Benefits Expertise - In-depth knowledge of UK employee benefits programs, including healthcare, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management - Proven experience in managing third-party vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring service quality through strong relationship management.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make recommendations based on cost, usage, and employee feedback.
• Project Management and Organisation - Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple benefits initiatives simultaneously and deliver on time and within budget.
• Compliance and Legal Knowledge - Thorough understanding of UK benefits and employment law, including taxation, and data protection regulations.
• Recognised qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in benefits management, with a focus on UK benefits.
• Experience managing benefits programs in a large or complex organisation is highly desirable.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional certification in benefits management is preferred.
• Experience with benefits technology platforms and tools for benefits administration and communication.
• Familiarity with budget management, and cost analysis for benefits programs.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?

You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation.  We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.  
To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. 
You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 12 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.
Capgemini. Get The Future you want

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.  We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible.  It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future.  By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.
 

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. 

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