Benefits Specialist

Summary

Join Smartsheet as a strategic Benefits Specialist to manage EMEA benefit and leave programs. You will oversee day-to-day administration, ensure program competitiveness, and collaborate with various teams and vendors. Responsibilities include leading annual renewals, conducting market research, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will also contribute to the P&C team's strategic objectives and lead change management initiatives. This hybrid or remote role, based in London, reports to the US-based Director of Benefits. The ideal candidate possesses strong international benefits knowledge and experience managing global projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• 3+ years of experience in benefits and leave management with a focus on international programs
• Strong knowledge of international benefits laws, regulations, and market trends to be able to design and communicate engaging programmes
• Experience managing benefits across multiple countries and regions
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing global projects and managing vendor relationships
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyse data and provide benefits and leave related insights on individuals or groups to the Benefits team to aid value-add decision making

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day benefit administration for regional entities, including leave and accommodations
• Provide exceptional service to employees and People Business Partner stakeholders related to benefit and leave matters including escalated issues
• Collaborate with payroll, systems, people teams, and outside vendors for accurate data management (HRIS: Workday) and execution
• Lead annual renewal and enrolment processes, including implementing any plan, system, and vendor changes
• Conduct market research and launch ad hoc benefit programs and projects including, but not limited to, global expansion with support from our benefits broker
• Keep up to date with legislative changes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
• Ownership and accountability of all regional accommodation and leave policies and procedures
• Actively contribute to the P&C team to drive best practice and ensure the benefit strategy supports the company's short and long-term objectives
• Lead change management for benefits and leave programs, ensuring smooth transitions through effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Benefits

• Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members
• Monthly contributions toward your pension
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program
• 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
• 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific)