Employee Benefits Consultant

Portfolio HR & Reward are partnered with a reputable professional services organisation who due to continued growth are looking for to recruit an Employee Benefits Consultant to work across a diverse, and exciting portfolio of clients. The role will involve: • Client Consultation • Engage with employers to understand their business objectives, culture, and employee needs. • Analyse any existing benefit programmes and identify areas for improvement. • Provide expert guidance on benefits strategy, including plan design, cost management, and compliance. • We also want you to help shape the proposition going forward as detailed in Key accountabilities Key accountabilities: • Benefits Programme Design and Implementation • Develop tailored employee benefits packages that align with client requirements. • Research and present suitable benefits providers, products, and services. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to implement benefits programmes effectively. • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, such as pension auto-enrolment and GDPR. Communication and Education • Create clear and engaging communication materials to educate employees about their benefits. • Contribute to the overall marketing strategy of the department and commit to creating thought leadership work on behalf of the Employee Benefits Department. • Conduct employee workshops, webinars, and presentations to explain benefits options and answer questions. Support Clients in Implementing Effective Employee Engagement Strategies Related to Benefits Programmes, Data Analysis and Reporting • Collect and analyse relevant data, such as claims experience, utilisation rates, and employee feedback. • Identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement within employee benefits programmes. • Generate reports and provide insights to clients, enabling them to make data-driven decisions. Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge • Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices. • Ensure benefits programmes comply with legal requirements, such as pension scheme regulations and their associated tax regulations. • Guide clients on compliance matters and assist with audits and assessments, as needed. Skills & Experience Essential • Degree educated in a human resource, business administration, financial services discipline, or a related field. • Excellent listening skills. • Be self-driven and pro-active. • The ability to work effectively as part of a larger national team. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Effective communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal. • Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. • Proficiency in using benefits administration software and tools. 51921BR INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.