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About the Role

The Benefits Specialist supports the delivery of a comprehensive end-to-end benefits offering across the UK and international (excluding the US) population, managing and overseeing UK and EMEA employee benefits, pensions, and wellbeing programmes. The role also supports the setup of benefits in new locations and contributes to the harmonisation of programmes arising from M&A activity.

Responsibilities

• Support benefits administration and programme design across EMEA and other international regions, including oversight of medical and risk plans and supporting new country setups following M&A activity.
• Support delivery of a market-leading benefits offering, driving cost efficiencies, maintaining policies and processes, and partnering with providers to review and implement new benefits.
• Ensure alignment with market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Support administration of the flexible benefits platform, working with the provider, resolving escalated queries, and supporting annual renewals.
• Support query escalation, service provision, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to guidance materials, tools, and templates, and provide expertise to HR Operations.
• Support reward and benefits integration for acquisitions.
• Assist in delivering effective benefits communications to drive awareness, engagement, and uptake, including onboarding materials and targeted campaigns.
• Support the planning and delivery of wellbeing initiatives and events throughout the year.

Requirements

• Experience in Benefits, Reward, HR, or Client Services, with a proven track record in an international organisation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (intermediate to advanced), with the ability to analyse and present data effectively.
• Experience with HR systems (Oracle preferred).
• Experience with benefits platforms/systems (desirable).
• Experience in an in-house Reward/Benefits role within a UK-based financial or professional services environment.
• Exposure to international benefits, particularly across EMEA.
• Understanding of UK pensions legislation and benefits-related tax requirements.
• Experience supporting reward processes within M&A activity.
• Data analysis and management information capability.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• HR systems
• Benefits platforms/systems
• Data analysis
• Management information

Location

• London

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency
• Proven track record in an international organisation

Education Level

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPD) preferred but not essential.

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive compensation

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning

About the Company

• Gallagher helps clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate.
• You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met.
• Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.
• Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust.
• You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing.
• We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.
• If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Equal Opportunity

• Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)