Job Title: Benefits and Wellbeing Manager (18-month FTC)

Division: People and Sustainability

Location: UK - Birmingham or London

Job Summary

At the heart of the Beazley strategy are our people and culture. We are focused on attracting and nurturing talented colleagues who champion diversity of thought. The benefits we provide focus on the wellbeing of our people and are an integral part of life at Beazley.

The Benefits and Wellbeing Manager will be at the forefront of our global strategy that focuses on flexibility and consistency across our locations and provides employees with choice, stability and security, no matter what stage they are at in life.

Beazley

Beazley is a specialist insurance company with over 30 years’ experience helping people, communities, and businesses to manage risk all around the world. Our mission is to provide beautifully designed insurance, innovating to give our clients the maximum benefit with minimum hassle.

Our products are wide ranging, from cyber & tech insurance to marine, healthcare, financial institutions and contingency; covering risks such as the weather, film production or protection from deadly weapons.

We operate in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.

Our Culture

At Beazley, our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do. With over 2,500 employees worldwide, we celebrate diversity of thought, background, and experience. We foster a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive environment where colleagues are empowered to work in ways that suit their lives.

Our core values guide us:

Be bold
Strive for better
Do the right thing

We’re proud of our ambitious Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability goals, and we support internal career growth through platforms like iLearn, LinkedIn Learning, mentorship programs, and sponsorship for external qualifications.

Why Join Us?

As a Beazley employee, you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

Commuting reimbursement
Lunch in the office
Non-contributory pension scheme
Wellbeing allowance
Access to flexible benefits
Private healthcare for you and your immediate family
And much more…

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Governance

Oversee global benefits strategy and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Maintain compliance with local regulations and global governance standards.
Oversee the Pension Governance Committees (UK & US) ensuring regular scheme updates and future planning sessions to enhance engagement and education amongst members.
Ensure the tax positions of current and future benefits have been fully reviewed and monitored to ensure efficiencies.
Set and manage team objectives throughout the year.

Program Management

Manage benefits programs across multiple countries, including health, retirement, insurance, and wellness initiatives.
Partner with regional P&S teams and management committees to ensure consistent delivery and employee engagement.
Oversee the coordination and administration of all benefits-related processes, working closely with operations, administration, and payroll teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment across functions.

Vendor & Cost Management

Negotiate with benefits providers and brokers to optimize cost and service quality.
Monitor vendor performance and manage renewals.

Data & Reporting

Analyze benefits data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare reports for leadership on program effectiveness and financial impact.

Employee Communication

Develop clear communication strategies for benefits changes and enrolment periods.
Act as a subject matter expert for employee queries and escalations.

Project Leadership

Lead benefits-related projects such as harmonization, M&A integration, or policy updates.

Manage & develop

Lead and manage one direct report (Benefits Advisor), providing clear direction and coaching, to support their professional growth.
Actively develop the Benefits Advisor’s role and responsibilities, enabling them to take on more specialist tasks and broaden their expertise.

Personal Specification:

Skills and Abilities

Ability to research and master complex, emerging issues through analysis.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Highly collaborative with ability to work across multi-functional teams companywide.
Flexible and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Able to meet planned objectives, leading with a flexible and creative approach to respond to challenges.
Strong presentation skills, including delivery of presentations to decision makers and business leaders and to your peer group on new/improved/changed benefit offerings.
Ability to engage colleagues at all levels through interpersonal, influencing, facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
Strong commercial skills: able to understand the value of a contract, analyze the impacts of change providing alternative cost management options, ensure investments are valid and provide the best option for our employees.

Knowledge and Experience

7+ years in a corporate benefits lead role, with global exposure (UK & US are essential).
A subject matter expert on benefits, procedures, and processes with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing health and welfare benefits in the relevant jurisdiction.
Experience of implementing new benefit plans, including understanding of mandated and supplemental benefit offerings.
Knowledge of global market trends, cultural and competitive practices and legislation, and benchmarking products and services.
Proficient project management and benefits administration capabilities.
Strong track record of international benefits, specifically US and UK.
Pensions governance and administration experience.
Proficiency in benefits technology and flexible benefits platforms.
Strong vendor management and compliance expertise.

Aptitude and Disposition

Results-driven and self-motivated.
Professional approach, diplomatic, politically sensitive, and astute.
Adaptable to responding to changing business priorities & responsibilities.

Competencies

Analytical and critical thinking.
Self-confidence and good judgement.
Impact and awareness.
Collaborative and approachable team worker.
Integrity

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