Senior Benefits Analyst

Job SummaryWorking closely alongside the Global Associate Success Team and reporting to Benefits Director in Bracknell, UK the Senior Benefits Analyst will have responsibility for administering communicating and maintaining the Blue Yonder benefits programs, for our UK office, along with 13 other European locations. This is an exciting role within the Associate Success team and one that will provide the opportunity for growth and development. The ideal candidate will be looking for a challenging role where they are the key contact for benefits in a dynamic, fast paced organisation and will have experience in functioning as a liaison between vendors and employees while advising employees on eligibility, coverage and other benefits matters. Maintaining benefits records and ensuring compliance with applicable country laws and regulations will be a key responsibility.  Attention to detail and accuracy are key to this role as it is a key provider of data for the monthly payroll.Responsibilities Administer on-going benefits programs in all the locationsManage gender pay gap reporting in UK and other EMEA countries with similar gender reporting.Assist with the evaluation of benefits offerings to ensure that programs are current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements and analysing costsKeep up to date with benefit changes across the regionLiaise with local benefit brokers and providers on benefit plan queriesAssist in any plan changes and other benefits initiativesEffectively communicate benefit plan renewals and changes to associatesProvide required data for annual benefit renewals to external brokers or providers as requiredWork with the payroll team to ensure all plan renewals are updated where appropriateEnrol new joiners to benefit plans when requiredCompile and deliver monthly benefit in kind reports for payroll processingAssist with employees' benefits-related questions, escalating to senior management as neededEducate AS Partners, managers and employees on benefits plans and programs, practices, processes.Partner with Payroll and HRIS to resolve issues and implement process and system changesManage the UK pension schemes, including providing information to payrollMaintain UK benefit information and instruct payroll each month of any pension and benefit-related changesEnsure benefit documentation is kept relevant and up to dateProcess benefits plan purchase orders, routine invoices for payment and approval and follow up reconciliationManage annual leave plans in HRIS system and holiday calendarsVacation calculations and balance adjustments in Workday, including part time pro-rationManaging additional time off days and associated Workday processes e.g. sickness accruals; RTT in various countriesDevelop and recommend long term solutions for processes which are not defined or not documented working with relevant stakeholdersDeliver virtual on-boarding sessions for Benefits to new hires where no  Run regularly scheduled and ad-hoc reports from HRISPerform other duties as assigned and participate in ad-hoc projects in accordance with teams’ Objectives and Key Results, including ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects and initiativesKnowledge Expertise Previous experience in a benefit roleExperience of building effective relationships with benefit brokers and providers across EMEAKnowledge of principles and procedures related to employer-sponsored benefits (e.g., private healthcare and pension), other fringe benefits and wellness initiativesKnowledge of cyclical processes related to employer-sponsored benefits, other fringe benefits and wellness initiativesUnderstanding of local legal requirementsKnowledge of Microsoft Office products, intermediate knowledge of Excel (Vlookup, Pivot tables)SkillsUnderstand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-makingPrioritise work and deliverablesAbility to communicate and escalate - use good judgement to raise issues timely with senior managementWork Style – Be able to work within a team structure and build relationships, but happy to work independentlyComplex Problem Solving – Identify complex problems and review related information to help senior management develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsData Analysis and ReportingEssential Requirements: University degree or equivalent qualification/experienceBenefits experience – knowledge of benefits processes, plans, financial aspects, application and deliveryExperience working with an HRIS, preferably WorkdayAbility to work across multiple geographies in a virtual working environment, fully utilizing technology and communication toolsAbility to be flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environmentHigh level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information at maximum discretionDemonstrate a professional demeanor and a client service orientationAbility to interact and communicate with all levels of the organisationAbility to work independently or on a teamBuilds sustainable relationshipsExcellent oral and written communication skillsDetail oriented, organised, follow-up skills requiredProcess improvement and efficiency orientatedIntermediate Excel SkillsDesirableIntranet Admin experienceQualification:Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in the employee benefits space (covering benefits, payroll) in a multinational/multi-country environment.Our ValuesIf you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core ValuesDiversity, Inclusion, Value & Equality (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.