Employee Benefits Consultant

Your new company Employee Benefits is a growing and collaborative consultancy that helps organisations overcome recruitment, retention and employee engagement challenges through innovative employee benefits solutions. As part of a broader Wealth Management division, the team works closely with employers to deliver tailored benefits strategies that support both business objectives and employee wellbeing. With ambitious growth plans and a focus on developing a comprehensive employee benefits offering, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business where you can genuinely influence the future direction of the proposition. Your new role As an Employee Benefits Consultant, you will act as a trusted advisor to employers, helping them design, implement and optimise employee benefits programmes that align with their organisational goals and workforce needs. You'll work closely with clients to review existing benefits offerings, recommend improvements and develop innovative solutions across areas such as pensions, healthcare, life assurance and voluntary benefits. The role will also involve analysing benefits data, producing client insights, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering engaging employee communications, workshops and presentations. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to thought leadership initiatives and help shape the future development of the Employee Benefits division. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll have previous experience within Employee Benefits Consulting or a similar advisory environment, alongside a strong understanding of the UK employee benefits landscape. You will possess excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Professional qualifications such as CII, PMI or CIPD are advantageous, along with knowledge of pensions, healthcare, life assurance, auto-enrolment, GDPR and related legislation. Most importantly, we're looking for an ambitious, proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding client service. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000 • Study support and ongoing professional development • Opportunity to help shape a growing Employee Benefits proposition • Exposure to a diverse client portfolio • Collaborative and supportive working environment • Permanent, full-time position based in Portsmouth What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion. Whether you're actively looking or simply exploring the market, I'd be happy to provide further information and discuss how this role could align with your career goals. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk