Benefits Analyst

Description

Benefits Analyst (HR)

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm specializing in turnaround and interim management, performance improvement and business advisory services. A&M delivers specialist operational, consulting and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges and maximize value across the corporate and investment lifecycles. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its distinctive restructuring heritage, hands-on approach and relentless focus on execution and results.

Working as part of the EMEA Benefits team, the Benefits Analyst has responsibility for administering A&M benefit programs in Europe, the Middle East and Cayman Islands. This is an exciting role within a fast-growing organisation and one that will provide the opportunity for growth and development. A&M provides employer sponsored health, insurance, wellness and pension programs.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organisation and with some autonomy, as the line manager is currently based in a different location. You will be proficient at Excel, comfortable working with HRIS systems (ideally Workday) and Teams, as well as having Payroll experience. You will liaise with external vendors and advise employees on eligibility, coverage and other benefits matters. Ensuring the accuracy of benefit processing through the payroll, maintaining benefits records and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements will be key responsibilities.

The role will start with a Benefits focus initially; however the candidate should be open to expanding in to various areas of HR to support out evolving Company.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct Payroll each month of any pension and benefit-related changes.
• Work with Payroll and HRIS colleagues to resolve queries.
• Act as employees first point of contact for benefit related queries.
• Maintain benefits platforms and resolve queries with external vendors.
• Process invoices from third-party vendors.
• Assist with events planning.
• Regular travel required to London.

Knowledge Expertise:

• Payroll experience (either in a Payroll function or experience of liaising with Payroll colleagues).
• Experience of using HRIS systems, ideally Workday.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular good to advanced Excel skills.
• Comfortable working remotely over Teams.
• Knowledge of benefits is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Skills:

• Attention to detail, methodical, organised.
• Ability to work well to tight deadlines and at a fast pace.
• Good interpersonal skills and discretion due to working with confidential data.
• Be able to work within a team structure as well as independently.
• Desirable but not essential fluency in at least one other language, ideally German, Portuguese or Arabic.

A&M offers hybrid working with three days per week in the office, plus regular travel to London where the wider HR and EMEA Benefits team are based. Part-times will be considered.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

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