Benefits Specialist

Seiko Epson Corporation; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Watford is seeking a Benefits Specialist to implement European benefits policies and manage governance frameworks. The role involves analyzing market data, maintaining an inventory of benefits, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Strong knowledge of benefits practices, advanced Excel, and excellent communication skills are essential. This is a hybrid position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of benefits policies across Europe.
• Experience in modelling benefits and market data analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement benefits policy changes aligned with European standards.
• Maintain a central benefits inventory and build an Excel database.
• Analyze market data, prepare benchmarks, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of European benefits and reward practices

Market data analysis

Advanced Excel skills

HRIS (SuccessFactors) skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Job description

Want to shape how we reward Epson’s people across Europe?

Join us as a Benefits Specialist and make an impact! You’ll roll out benefits policies across Epson Europe, ensuring they align with our Total Reward and People Strategy. You’ll also keep governance on track, driving a consistent approach across Europe and making sure everything complies with local regulations.

This role is operating on a hybrid model from our state-of-the-art Watford office.

What you will do

• Implement benefits policy changes aligned with the European framework.
• Maintain a central benefits inventory and build an Excel database for tracking benefit plans.
• Analyse market data, prepare benchmarks, model options, and recommend improvements.
• Participate in surveys and liaise with brokers for renewals and vendor selection.
• Monitor benefit programmes effectiveness across European operations and ensure compliance.
• Use expertise as SME in benefits to advise various stakeholders.
• Support reward projects and contribute to governance frameworks.

What we ask for

• Strong knowledge of European benefits and reward practices.
• Experience in market data analysis and benefits modelling.
• Advanced Excel and HRIS (SuccessFactors) skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we offer

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork, and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.