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Benefits Specialist (6 month FTC)

Janus Henderson, City of Westminster

Benefits Specialist (6 month FTC)

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Janus Henderson, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 3 days ago, 2 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 653368d148274f2aaf4a2537d6fe4db7

Full Job Description

  • Act as primary liaison between internal and external resources (such as vendors, HR Ops, payroll, HR Business Partners and employees) to provide functional guidance for benefits and pension related queries
  • Manage vendors and benefits brokers to ensure accurate, compliant and timely service levels to the firm and all of our employees.
  • Regularly contribute content for inclusion in company-wide communications and employee engagement efforts.
  • Manage benefits, pension and wellbeing content made available to our employees on the intranet.
  • Stay abreast of market trends, best practices, and current benefit plan use and recommend plan design changes accordingly.
  • Participate in planning, development, design and implementation of benefit plans and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Be responsible for design and administration of employee services programs such as holiday purchase, transportation, meal and other allowances.
  • Research regulatory requirements and implement necessary changes to ensure compliance with local and regional requirements as they pertain to employee benefits.
  • Ensure accuracy of all benefit plan documents and employee communication materials such as enrollment materials, plan documents and contracts.
  • Coordinate as needed with communication and creative roles, diversity and inclusion, and the events team to ensure effective and timely communications with employees.
  • Be responsible for coordinating audits, plan testing and any required filings.
  • Reconcile and submit invoices for payment.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned
    • What to expect when you join our firm
  • Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
  • Generous Holiday policies
  • Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
  • Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
  • Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
  • All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
  • Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
  • All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
  • Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
    • Must have skills
  • Specialised benefits knowledge in a global region - EMEA and APAC experience strongly preferred

    Excellent knowledge of benefits and pensions gained through working in a specialist role (or similar) in a Reward, HR, or Benefits capacity
  • Demonstrable experience in leading or supporting market reviews, benchmarking, and implementation of benefits/pensions related end-to-end processes
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to build strong (often remote) working relationships
  • Excellent presentation and influencing skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities
    • Nice to have skills

    A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together . Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!,
  • You will ideally have worked across a global or complex matrix organization, managing stakeholders in multiple locations
    • Potential for growth
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership development programs
  • Regular training
  • Career development services
  • Continuing education courses
    • You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com. Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion). All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

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