Benefits Consultant
Requirements of role:
Our HR Advisory team provide a full HR service to our international clients. A key part of our service is the setting up and maintenance of global staff benefits schemes.
Reporting directly to the head of department you will play a pivotal role in building and servicing our client base and contributing to the strategic development of the department – key responsibilities include:
- advise clients on the design, implementation, and ongoing governance of their international employee benefits programmes
- track and advise clients on international regulatory requirements (mandatory pension and insurance schemes etc)
- develop benchmark intelligence on market norms and trending practices
- manage third party relations with insurers, brokers and payroll teams
- develop communication materials and support clients in employee engagement and change management.
- ensure benefits systems, processes, records and documentation are correctly configured and maintained
- oversee the annual renewal cycle for international benefits plans, including pricing reviews, claims analysis, and provider performance assessments.
- support clients with escalated employee queries, complex claims, and provider issues.
- conduct regular client reviews to ensure benefits remain aligned with business objectives and budget.
- support clients with audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting
- build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders at senior levels.
- identify opportunities to expand services within existing client accounts.
- contribute to proposals, pitches, and thought leadership.
- line manage junior consultants and support team development.
- deliver internal projects to enhance tools, processes, and service delivery.
We are a fast-growing department and therefore the role holder will also have the opportunity to positively develop the future direction of our department.
Who we require:
You will have a strong understanding of employee benefits, insurance structures and regulatory frameworks having had significant experience in the insurance or consulting sector (international exposure is desirable but not essential) and have the following strengths:
- Commercially minded with a client centric approach
- Strong organisational skills
- A proven ability to deliver time critical projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
If you’re passionate about helping global organisations build competitive, compliant, and engaging benefits programmes, we’d love to hear from you.
Why choose Crowe?
At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.
Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.
We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.
At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits.
We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further.
Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.
Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway..
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