UK Benefits Partner

Job Summary:Company: Live Nation EntertainmentDepartment: Human ResourcesLocation: Farringdon, LondonReports to: Director, Compensation & RewardWorking Hours: Permanent, full timeRole DescriptionAs a Benefits Partner, you will play a pivotal role supporting our employees by managing the full benefits management as well as, the administering and communication of employee rewards, perks and benefits programs within the Live Nation Entertainment (LNE) organisation. This also includes pension regulatory compliance and UK benefit renewals across all UK Live Nation Entertainment businesses. The role will involve leading and managing the day-to-day relationships and collaboration between LNE and the 3rdparty Benefit partners, with the assistance from the Lead Compensation and Benefits Coordinator.What it’s like to work in the Team The Live Nation and Ticketmaster HR teams are a group of superstars that are at the core of all employee activities during the employee lifecycle as well as meeting the business needs. We strive to create a meaningful employee experience for our teams and to champion a culture of problem-solving, collaboration, teamwork and having fun. We are a team of highly professional individuals who provide a positive environment, whilst providing a high class service to the business.What we can offer youLive Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The newly opened Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in. Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes. In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options. We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase Live Nation employee talent. Who you areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience Proven, solid experience in benefits management Ideally quaflied to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent Embraces and is comfortable working with the technological side of benefits management e.g. UX/UI Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs as well as implemenations of new benefits, including health, pension plans wellbeing plans and voluntary benefitsExcellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levelsStrong attention to detail, accuracy and data integrity while dealing with confidential informationAnalytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to to interpret data, identify trends and make data-driven receommendationsAbility to work in a rapidly evolving, fast-paced culture and meet time-critical deadlinesProficiency in benefits management and administration software as well as Microsoft Office suiteBehaviours The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a successData-driven working styleProactive, problem solving attitudePrioritising workload and time managementOrganisedConfidence when making decisionsWhat the role includesServe as the primary point of contact for benefit partners, brokers and consultants, fostering positive relationships and ensuring the delivery of high quality services.Liaise, build and maintain internal relationships with key stakeholders including LN and TM HR Teams, Payroll and FinanceCoordinate benefit vendor performance to optimise service delivery and cost-effectivenessDevelop and implement communication strategies to educate employees about benefits available to themCreate engaging benefits-related content for internal communications channels, such as newsletters, benefit guides and presentationsConduct benefits induction sessions in partnership with the HR Team for new hires and facilitate ongoing education sessions to promote understanding and utilisation of benefit programsConduct regular analysis of benefits utilisation, cost and trends, providing insights and recommendations to inform decision-making and program designPrepare regular benefits reports for the Director of Compensation & Reward summarising key metrics, trends and areas for improvementEnsure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and support audits as requiredLead and plan reconciliation of payroll benefits in partnership with Payroll and Tax in order to report accurately to HMRC and pensions providers. Manage any errors and corrections as appropriate and within compliance rulesActively participate in benefit surveys as well as keep abreast of benefit trends and landscape for the UK and other markets. Plan and conduct cost analysis of potential new benefits and cost savingOversee the administration of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, dental, life and income protections underwritting process, as well as UK retirement and wellness initiativesProvide the lead to the Director of Compensation & Reward in all UK reward project based activities as well as some compensation projects that have been requested by Live Nation Entertainment Corporation in the USAble to respond to employee benefits queries in a timely and accurate mannerEqual OpportunitiesWe are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.The CompanyLive Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.comAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 4th March 2024. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.#LI-SL1