Benefits Specialist

Cigna; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services company in the UK seeks a Benefits Senior Analyst to support the Compensation and Benefits function across various European countries. The role involves reviewing benefits packages, managing renewals, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of UK benefits, experience in compensation-related tasks, and strong analytical skills. Join to be a part of a multicultural team committed to meaningful change.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Educational Development Program

Social Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting Compensation and Benefits for different countries/regions.
• High knowledge of UK Benefits and local legislation.
• Proficient IT skills including advanced Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of current benefits packages based on market practices.
• Manage annual renewals with Benefits providers and legal.
• Support annual Benefits and HR policies surveys across the region.

Skills

Teamwork

Agile thinking

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Tools

HRIS integration

Job description

## Benefits SpecialistThe Benefits Senior Analyst will support the UK & Europe Head of Compensation and Benefits in supporting the region (UK, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland). Candidate will also partner with Global Rewards Team on IH Benefits.As a Benefits senior analyst your role requires the ability to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders both internal and external, across a complex and dynamic business environment.Key Responsibilities include:* Get a deep understanding of each country current benefits package and stay alert of market practices. Conduct reviews to current benefits package as needed based on those findings.* Understand local regulations linked to benefits for UK & Europe.* Coordinate interaction with external providers to decide changes in the current benefits, introduction of new benefits, etc. Manage cost analysis as needed to present change proposals.* Interact with Benefits providers, procurement and legal to manage annual renewals.* Manage UK & Europe Benefits Market reviews* Conduct in-depth analysis of benefits related data as required.* Support annual Benefits and HR policies surveys and Benefits reviews across the region.* Work on projects linked to Compensation and Benefits for IH.* Supports on compensation related requests including role evaluation and salary offers reviews, maintaining the integrity of career architecture and salary planning framework.* Play a key role in the education of company reward practices and programs, managing internal trainings for HRBP and TA.* Partner with broader team on continuous improvement and process automation, enhancing HRIS integration and system utilization.**Skills and Experience:*** Team worker and comfortable working within international virtual teams.* High knowledge of UK Benefits and local legislation, ideally also across Europe region.* Experience in supporting Compensation and Benefits for different countries/regions* Agile thinking and adaptable to manage multi-project activities, and demanding timescales.* Experience with market compensation surveys (WTW, …)* Proficient IT skills, including advanced Excel knowledge, and experience of HRIS integration and reporting.* Must be detail oriented with strong, solution driven analytical skills.**Required Competencies:*** **Collaboration** - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.* **Customer Focus** - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.* **Manages Ambiguity** - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear* **Persuades -** Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.**WHAT WE OFFER:*** Permanent contract.* Role shift and working hours.* Multicultural working environment with Hybrid working.* Social Benefits.* Private Medical Insurance.* Educational Development Program.**What we are looking for**We are seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about driving meaningful change, and are excited to grow in a company that prioritizes its people.**Join us and be part of a company where your growth, ideas and contributions are valued. Let’s create something extraordinary together. It’s time to look to your future and apply to work for Cigna today!****About Cigna Healthcare**Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.*Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.**If* *you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [e-mail] for support. Do not email [e-mail] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.*