Title: PARC Senior Benefits Specialist
KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries.
KBR is looking for a part-time Senior Benefits Specialist to work in our Leatherhead office (24 hours per week). The UK Benefits Senior Specialist role within the UK People Advice & Resource Centre (UK PARC) is a key position for managing KBR UK’s employee benefits and pension plans, ensuring they are efficiently administered and align with best practices.
Responsibilities
* Serve as a primary point of contact for resolving complex employee queries related to pensions and benefits.
* Co-oversee the operation of the UK online flexible benefits portal.
* Act as a primary contact for the customer success manager at the portal provider.
* Co-oversight of the maintenance and enhancement of the content on the benefits portal.
* Co-direct the preparation and delivery of benefit communications to employees.
* Support the management of the monthly operational processes, including benefit deduction and pension contribution reconciliations.
* Collaborate with account managers or relationship managers from UK benefits providers and internal teams.
* Co-lead maintaining benefits documentation.
* Assist HR teams and other corporate functions in managing pension and benefit needs.
* Co-lead annual and triennial reviews of benefit provider and insurance contracts.
* Co-lead strategic projects including the design and delivery of benefit improvements.
* Co-lead benchmarking activities for benefits offerings.
* Co-lead the development and delivery of health and wellness programs.
* Work with global teams on international benefits initiatives.
Experience Requirements
* Supporting employees with UK pensions and benefits in an in-house role.
* Managing UK flexible benefits portals and benefits administration.
* Managing benefits renewals and annual enrolment windows.
* Oversight of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes.
* Running salary sacrifice schemes.
* Oversight of private medical insurance trusts.
* Working with UK payroll systems.
* Responsibility for pensions and benefits communications strategy.
* Detailed understanding of auto-enrollment and compliance with UK pension regulations.
* Experience in health and wellness program development.
Technical Skills/Knowledge
* Strong communication skills for resolving employee queries.
* In-depth knowledge of UK company pension plans and benefits programs.
* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
* Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* Understanding of data security and confidentiality under GDPR.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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