International Benefits Administrator - London, United Kingdom - Houlihan Lokey

Houlihan Lokey

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Business Unit:
Human Capital Group

Industry:
No Industry

Overview

Houlihan Lokey (

NYSE:
HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation.

The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm's commitment to client success across its advisory services. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past five consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past six consecutive years, and the No.

1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters).

Scope

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and pension programs for the UK, EMEA and APAC.

This is a highly visible role within our Human Capital Group and a key contributor in providing exceptional customer service to our internal and external partners.

The benefits administrator ensures plans are administered in accordance with statutory regulations and all plan provisions are followed.

Responsibilities:

Responds to benefits inquiries from employees on plans, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments to provide payroll and carriers with accurate eligibility information.
Supports tracking and delivery of all required compliance in accordance with benefits laws and regulations.
Oversee and facilitate benefits procedures for onboarding new hires and offboarding departing employees, including the provision of data to internal and external partners.
Processing of invoices, reconciliations, and billing of all benefits on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
Oversee the data management and administrative tasks necessary for benefit renewals such as risk benefits, health, and pension programs.
Administer internal benefit communications, maintain benefits content and develop effective employee communications.
Support with the management of monthly billing and payment of insurance/benefits invoices; including setup of new vendors with accounting.
Partner with, and seek input from key partners including Payroll, HRIS, HCG Operations and Legal to support execution of benefit programs.
Assist in a variety of tasks which may involve benchmarking research, enrollment/eligibility audits, maintaining data and other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of benefits and applicable laws in the UK, EMEA and APAC regions
Experience working in a global team.
Exceptional customer service, strong attention to detail with excellent communication and time management skills.
Must be diligent and persistent in followup and effectively manage tasks with mínimal supervision.
Capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines.
Ability to build partnerships across departments, work well on a team but also ability to work independently.
Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and do what it takes to get the job done.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
3 + years' experience in benefits administration.
Bachelor's Degree or CIPD level 5.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in Financial Services firm preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._