Benefits Partner

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Job Summary

CDW is seeking a proactive and commercially aware Benefits Partner to lead the delivery and evolution of our UK and international benefits strategy. Reporting to the Head of Total Reward UK&I this role is central to ensuring our benefits offering is competitive well-communicated and aligned with CDWs global positioning and business objectives

What you will do:

Total Reward

• Develop and deliver the UK and international benefits strategy in alignment with CDWs global Total Reward framework.
• Work closely with payroll to ensure accurate recording and processing of all benefits.
• Continuously evolve the benefits offering to reflect market trends and CDWs target positioning.
• Champion effective communication of benefits using best-in-class technology and platforms to drive employee understanding and engagement.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees answering questions and aiding with enrollment and benefits-related issues.
• Leverage modern benefits technology and communication tools to streamline processes and enhance user experience.
• Use data analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.
• Select negotiate and manage relationships with benefits vendors to ensure services are delivered according to agreements and proactively enhanced over time.
• Manage enrollment renewals and the overall delivery of benefits which often involves using HRIS software and maintaining employee records.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and technology providers and negotiate contracts for benefits and other services.
• Build compelling business cases for investment in benefits demonstrating ROI and alignment with talent strategy.
• Prepare benefits budgets and conduct cost analyses to inform leadership decisions.
• Develop strong partnerships with the US-based global Total Rewards team to ensure consistency and alignment across geographies.

Governance risk management & compliance

• Support in the creation and maintenance of all total reward policies in line with best practice reviewing regularly to ensure accuracy is maintained.

Stakeholder management & collaboration

• Deputise for the Head of Total Reward on Total Reward initiatives as required.
• Build key relationships across the business using your influencing skills to gain buy-in to brand-led approaches and drive change.
• Drive and support change initiatives across the HR function contributing to projects that improve processes and outcomes collaborating with other teams as needed.

What we expect of you:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in managing UK and international benefits programs and designing of benefits and wellness strategies.
• Strong understanding of benefits compliance market benchmarking and vendor management.
• Exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• A proven ability to influence people at all levels and create a narrative to secure business buy-in and adoption.
• Experience working with payroll teams to ensure accurate benefits administration.
• Passionate about employee engagement and benefits communication.
• Familiarity with leading benefits technology platforms and communication tools.
• Commitment to creating inclusive engaging experiences that prioritise employee wellbeing and growth.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Preferred skills experience and qualities needed

• Analytical Rigor
• Excel and data visualisation skills

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CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business government education and healthcare customers in the United States the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

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