Senior Specialist, Benefits

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential fintech organization headquartered in London with global operations. They're seeking a Senior Specialist, Benefits to join their team in Paris. This is a hands-on role where you'll own the design, implementation, and enhancement of benefits programs with a strong focus on Europe and Mauritius.

In this position, you'll serve as the subject matter expert for regional benefits strategy and operations, working closely with leadership, onboarding teams, and external vendors to deliver best-in-class benefits offerings while ensuring seamless execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of regional benefits programs in Europe and Mauritius, including enrollments, payroll integrations, compliance, and employee inquiries
• Serve as primary contact for external benefits providers and partners, negotiating contracts and managing benefits systems and platforms
• Drive strategic planning by researching market trends, analyzing plan utilization data, and recommending competitive improvements
• Take full ownership of benefits renewals and new program implementations, from employee surveys through communications and presentations
• Troubleshoot system errors, resolve complex employee escalations, and streamline processes
• Partner with Payroll, Onboarding, Finance, Accounting, and Procurement teams to ensure compliant program execution
• Work with high autonomy to deliver both operational excellence and long-term strategic enhancements

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience managing end-to-end benefits programs with deep understanding of benefits strategy, design, and administration in Europe and Mauritius
• In-depth knowledge of health, welfare, and retirement benefits administration including vendor coordination, employee changes, qualifying life events, appeals, and annual enrollment
• Proven ability to manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee benefits systems and platforms
• Experience using data to analyze trends, benchmark against market, and recommend strategic improvements
• Hands-on, proactive approach to managing projects and solving problems autonomously, including leading renewals and implementations from start to finish
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex benefits information clearly while demonstrating empathy and patience
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills with ability to implement automations and streamline processes
• Experience using Workday or alternative benefits platforms, including launching Open Enrollment, updating benefit plans, and running reports
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Strong interpersonal skills for connecting with employees and management

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our specialist recruiters will screen your application and qualifications. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must come through our recruitment process to be considered.

Our talent team will guide you through each stage, from initial conversations through offer negotiation, ensuring you have the support and information you need throughout the process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruitment team.

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