Benefits Manager

About CenturyLink CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise customers. With customers in more than 60 countries and an intense focus on the customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the world's best networking company by solving customers' increased demand for reliable and secure connections. The company also serves as its customers' trusted partner, helping them manage increased network and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber security solutions that help protect their business. Job Summary **The Benefits Manager is responsible for scoping, implementing and maintaining employee benefits across the EMEA region. This comprises 17 countries (countries with very small employee populations typically get a benefits allowance) and 27 employing entities. Benefits provision currently is fragmented, and a key opportunity for this role is to identify and implement opportunities for simplification, benefit provision improvement, improvement to the employee experience and cost savings by leveraging our total benefits position. The role currently interfaces with over 40 external suppliers and brokers. The role includes responsibility for pensions and other employee benefits such as medical cover, life insurance, meal vouchers, etc. The UK (where the majority of employees are based) has some level of flexible benefits administered through an on line portal.** The role will be part time (3 days per week), based in the South East of England (London - Fleet Place / Goswell Road, Basingstoke or Winnersh) and will be supported by an administration role which will be responsible for tracking and processing Purchase Orders, Invoices etc. Job Description Thought leadership on benefits practice to ensure our benefits approach supports our strategic HR agenda of being the Home for Outstanding Talent Scope and deliver the benefits agenda for the EMEA region Manage suppliers and advisors to ensure delivery of existing benefits and the mange the introduction to new benefits or change to existing benefits as required. Work closely with Payroll, HR Shared Services and Finance teams in particular to ensure a positive employee experience. Lead renewal activities and ensure tracking of budgets and payments, supported by the administrator role. Ensure awareness of legislative changes and appropriate compliance in all EMEA countries. Support to pension trustees to ensure pension administration and obligations are met Working with external advisors and trustees on pension scheme specific activities such as valuations, buy outs. Administration of the Choices flexible benefits platform Resolution of benefits issues as required, for example systematic issues with a benefit or a mismatch of benefit provision with contractual entitlement. Individual benefit queries are addressed in the first instance to the HR Shared Service team but this role will assist in resolving some of these. Liaison with the Global Benefits Team to ensure knowledge sharing Qualifications Minimum Requirements + Experience of leading international benefits provision (EMEA) + Experience in supporting pension schemes + Experience in setting up new benefits programmes + Professional insight to offer sound advice on benefits + Ability to work independently + Numeracy and detail focus Preferred Requirements + Experience in employee communications. Education Alternate Location: UK-Berkshire-Winnersh; UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke; UK-London-Fleet Place Requisition #: 222098 Please Note: The following posting is for a Project-Based position with a defined start and end date (limited term). Depending on the project, the term of employment will be between 3 and 24 months. The employment end date will be tied to the project end date (although there is no guarantee of continued employment at any point). EEO Statement We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Disclaimer The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.