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Senior Benefits Specialist

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ICON plc

Nov 13, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
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AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in benefits, experience with retirement plans, strong analytical skills, vendor management, and the ability to drive programs independently while collaborating effectively.
  • You will develop and manage benefits programs, analyze market trends, oversee vendors, enhance communications, support M&A efforts, and collaborate with stakeholders on special projects.

Requirements

  • 5 years + comprehensive benefits experience gained in a reward/comp & bens/HR team
  • Experience working within a global organisation ideal, but not essential
  • Experience of managing or consulting on retirement plans
  • Experience in vendor management desirable
  • Results oriented , positive collaborator with the ability to drive new benefits programs
  • Possess influencing and strong interpersonal skills
  • The ability to create and implement innovative solutions and ideas
  • Analytical with strong data analysis/excel acumen with ability to provide practical recommendations to leadership and HR teams (with a focus on driving efficiencies and cost effectiveness)
  • Self-starter & self-sufficient with proven ability to consistently work on own initiative / independently, demonstrate accountability/ownership, deliver high quality output seamlessly within agreed deadlines and manage/balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Highly resourceful and a consistent ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • A strong teammate that can work independently and as part of a Global team

Responsibilities

  • Developing health, retirement, life, disability insurance programs.
  • Participating in development of benefits strategy; compares plan design and rates with market benchmarks
  • Managing vendor relationships
  • Monitoring Benefit programs; emphasizing provider performance, efficient plan utilization
  • Developing metrics for reporting to the leadership team.
  • Managing retirement plans for ICON's global retirement portfolio primarily defined contribution plans
  • Contribute to our Wellbeing strategy
  • Benefit Communications: working with internal stakeholders, communicate benefit offerings to enhance colleague awareness and education.
  • Stay abreast of benefit trends and laws.
  • Global Benefits involvement in competitive analysis, strategy design, Risk, and Insurance Management
  • Merger & Acquisition (M&A) support
  • Build relationships and collaborates with all key stakeholders – internally and externally
  • Conduct research, prepares requests for proposals (RFPs), oversees the selection of providers, negotiates contracts and prepares plan summary documents for benefit offerings.
  • Manage / Support with special projects as assigned

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format, allowing for 40% home-based work.

What is the location of the Senior Benefits Specialist role?

The role is based at ICON's global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

What kind of benefits programs will the Senior Benefits Specialist manage?

The Senior Benefits Specialist will oversee health, retirement, life, disability insurance programs, as well as benefit communications and wellbeing strategies.

Is experience in a global organization required for this role?

While experience working within a global organization is ideal, it is not essential.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Benefits Specialist position?

A minimum of 5 years of comprehensive benefits experience in a reward/compensation and benefits/HR team, along with experience in vendor management and managing retirement plans, is preferred.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Important skills include strong interpersonal and influencing abilities, analytical skills with data analysis proficiency, being results-oriented, and having the capability to implement innovative solutions.

What is the company culture like at ICON?

ICON fosters an inclusive environment that emphasizes diversity, innovation, and high performance, providing a supportive workplace for all employees.

Are there benefits for families included?

Yes, the benefits offered include health insurance options designed to suit the needs of employees and their families.

Will there be opportunities for growth within this role?

Yes, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a truly global role as part of a passionate and talented team.

How does ICON ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace?

ICON is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, creating an accessible environment and promoting equal consideration for employment without discrimination.

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ICON plc

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.