Who are we and what do we do?
NFP is a leading global insurance business with four core service lines:
- employee benefits
- insurance broking and consultancy
- HR consultancy
- wealth management
With 6,600 employees worldwide, including 250 in the UK and Ireland, we’re an outstanding company whose passion for building relationships is founded on trust and communication and is at the very heart of everything we do.
What you’ll love about us
We may be a global business, but our culture is united and truly collaborative. We strive to adopt a genuinely flexible approach to working, and we have the technology to make it as easy as possible for our people around the world to connect to one another, and to be productive in and out of the office.
We want everyone to bring their best selves to work each day, so we have a relaxed and casual office environment, plus great employee benefits and socials. Joining NFP means you’ll get plenty of opportunities to invest in your career and personal development.
Attractions - NFP
- We pride ourselves on our fast-paced, collaborative, vibrant working environment and hybrid model for part-remote working
- Our PeopleFirst culture means our people work in a flexible and autonomous way and have the freedom and expertise to deliver outstanding service to clients in the way that they know-how. • We build partnerships with organisations that can complement our client offering and we invest in new technology to deliver innovative solutions in our given markets.
- We build partnerships with organisations that can complement our client offering and we invest in new technology to deliver innovative solutions in our given markets.
- We focus on making sure that people can bring their best selves to work every day; and that they are placing as much importance on family and community as they do their valuable work.
- Our diversity and inclusion initiatives and charity work form a large part of this. NFP has an Executive Board member who is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and has a D&I Board made up of individuals from across our entire business.
About the role
We are recruiting for an Employee Benefits Team Leader, to join our growing team in Dublin. The main responsibility of an Employee Benefits Team Leader at NFP Ireland is to manage, and work closely with our employee benefits Account Managers/ Administrators to coordinate the daily processing of benefits. You will also be responsible for researching benefit plans, negotiating with vendors, communicating with employees, and resolving any benefit-related issues.
Overview of duties
- Team leading the Employee Benefits Account Managers/ Administrators, offering support and guidance when required
- Responsible for checking and improving team processes and efficiencies
- Ensuring yourself and the team and providing exceptional service at all times
- Maintain and update employee records and benefits files
- Coordinate daily benefits processing, including enrolments, terminations, and claims
- Advise and inform employees of the details of the company's benefit programs.
- Resolve benefit-related issues and respond to queries and requests in a timely manner.
- Research new employee benefit plans and vendors, alongside our employee benefits account managers.
- Liaise with vendors and negotiate and coordinate contracts for new and existing plans.
- Evaluate the efficiency and value of current benefit programs and make recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate with payroll and ensure that employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain and create records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and provider regulations.
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Customer Orientated
- Strong communicator
- Activity orientated
Education and experience:
- QFA
- 3 years + of experience as a benefits administrator or in a similar role, ideally in the Broker Market
- Working knowledge of relevant policies and regulations
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Dedicated team player, who demonstrates initiative, proactiveness and independence
Key information:
Salary: Competitive depending upon experience
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday
Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Pension Scheme, Death in service etc
Ready to apply?
If this sounds like something you are interested in please apply, or contact Paige Hughes for further information.