Benefits Specialist

Overview

Anderson Knight are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Benefits Specialist to join our clients HR/Rewards team. This role will focus on the administration and management of global employee benefits programs, working closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and local HR teams across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, with experience in benefits operations, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Benefits Administration & Vendor Management
  • Administer global employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other voluntary benefits.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
  • Support the onboarding of new benefits programs and manage ongoing vendor relationships.
  • Monitor benefits compliance and data accuracy across multiple countries.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with internal HR teams, business leaders, and employees to provide guidance and support on benefits-related queries.
  • Work with regional HR teams to ensure consistency of benefits programs while adhering to local regulations.
  • Prepare materials and communications for employees regarding benefits offerings, changes, and enrollment processes.
• Reporting & Administration
  • Maintain and update benefits data and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Support regular reporting on benefits usage, vendor performance, and key metrics.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects, such as market benchmarking, program enhancements, and cost analysis.

• Experience Previous experience in benefits administration, preferably in a global or multi-country context.
• Vendor Management Exposure to vendor management and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Organisational Skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Communication Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams and cultures.
• Technical Skills Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge Knowledge of benefits programs

• Approach Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer Focus Customer-focused approach to internal stakeholders and employees.
• Discretion Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee information