Benefits Manager
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Introduction
As a Benefits Manager at Sodexo, working in Salford in a hybrid capacity, you are also a dedicated professional and key contributor to our thriving team. You will play a critical role in supporting the design, delivery, and monitoring of our employee benefit and recognition offerings that are essential to achieving our broader HR strategy. Your insights and expertise will not only support our team but contribute to making Sodexo a great place to work, fostering a culture of well-being and recognition. Join Sodexo and be a part of something greater. You belong in a team where your contributions are valued, and where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
Get excited about playing a pivotal role in a company that is committed to employee well-being and recognition. As a Benefits Manager, your expertise will drive the continuous improvement and innovation of our benefits offering, ensuring that Sodexo is not just a workplace but a space where all employees are supported, recognised, and valued.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and strengthen relationships with third-party providers, ensuring excellent, cost-effective service and performance.
- Design, implement, and oversee compliant plans for ongoing and cyclical activities related to benefits plans and recognition platforms.
- Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders in the PeopleServices/Payroll team, ensuring alignment and delivery of the benefits offering.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on new initiatives and improvements, and offer training/education as required.
- Conduct regular monitoring of engagement/utilisation and data analysis to adapt the benefits strategy as needed.
- Act as a subject matter expert on employee benefits, handling complex queries and issues.
- Review and externally benchmark practices to ensure compliance, and a fair, inclusive, and competitive benefits offer.
What you bring:
- Extensive knowledge of benefits legislation and regulation.
- Strong numeracy skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficient in HR systems and technology.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, responsive and able to meet tight deadlines.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service skills.
- Strategic and commercially aware, with a focus on delivering competitive, fair, and inclusive benefits offerings.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Excellent benefits package
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company
