Job Description

At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.

Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.
Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs:interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.
About the department:
The HR function has a lead role to play in making our brand meaningful for colleagues. This encompasses creating the right culture, development opportunities, remuneration principles and organisational structures to attract, reward, retain, develop and successfully deploy a high-calibre, impactful, diverse and inclusive workforce.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Manager Global Benefits, the UK Benefits Analyst will be crucial in managing and administering colleague benefits programs in the UK. They will support benefits renewals, implementation, vendor management, cost analysis, and payroll data preparation. They will use Data & Analytics as well as Business and HR insight to help inform our benefits strategy and collaborate across HR and the business to implement change successfully.
You will be responsible for:
Benefits AdministrationSupport the Benefits Manager during the annual benefits renewal process Benefits operations including updating of census data as well as enrolment and termination of employees in benefits programs, not excluding pension Implement new benefits programs and changes to existing plans Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies, including updating of internal policies and procedures Prepare and process benefits-related invoices and purchase orders Handle legal paperwork associated with benefits programs Support the due diligence risk management procedures for all vendor relationships Maintain and update benefits renewal calendar, procedures manual and country benefit summaries

Stakeholder ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors in UK Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with insurance providers and other benefits partners Conduct regular performance reviews of vendors and recommend improvements

Financial / Payroll ManagementPerform cost analysis of benefits programs Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining competitive benefits packages Prepare monthly benefits payroll data

Benefits Systems, Reporting and AnalysisGenerate regular reports on benefits utilization, costs, and trends Analyse data to provide insights for decision-making and strategy development Prepare presentations for management on benefits-related topics Own the benefits portals and vendor systems

Colleague SupportSupport the resolution of colleague Workday Help queries as the specialist on benefits programmes Develop and maintain benefits communication materials Assist with benefits-related colleague education and engagement initiatives

Skills and Experience:Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and strong delivery focus Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work with confidential information with discretion. Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Customer-service-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Our benefits:
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here.
Our business:

Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.
We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.