Bloomberg - Japanese Speaking Benefits Specialist

Type baan: Permanent
Locatie: Hong Kong
Salaris: Excellent
Naam: Bloomberg
Geplaatst: 01-05-2012
Code: 32487
Talen:
Engels, Japans

The role

Working within the Professional Development (HR) team and also as part of a global Benefits team, we have an exciting opportunity for a Benefits Specialist to take ownership for the design and development of benefit policies and programs across Asia Pacific.

This is a challenging role where you will use your strong relationship management, analytical and project management skills to make critical business decisions that impact on employee engagement and retention. We are flexible and open to where this position will be based - in our Hong Kong, Singapore or Tokyo office.

Responsibilities

- Develop relationships with benefits consultants, vendors, providers and manage these relationships on a day-to-day basis
- Manage the design and development of benefit policies and programmes ensuring proper consideration is given to market practice, local legislation and any local employee consultation requirements
- Ensure vendors meet Bloombergs customer service standards and adhere to agreed upon SLAs
- Ensure operational and administrative processes are effective. Identify and implement process improvements
- Proactively suggest enhancements to Global Benefits based on feedback, claims trends and market practice. Act as point of contact for escalated employee benefits questions
- Act as an adviser to the wider HR team
- Independently research a variety of related complex information requests and issues, working to resolve within the confines of the law and plan documents
- Manage the communication of new programs
- Maintain accurate benefits information on the HR Intranet
- Audit and process benefit invoices
- Manage Benefit Plan Renewals and market reviews
- Organise and run benefit fairs and Vitality days or any variance thereof
- Assist with the development of Bloombergs Global Wellness project; rolling out wellness initiatives across the Asia Pacific region
- Manage benefit information sessions such as pension seminars and other topics
- Working with the HR team in coordinating ergonomics projects

Qualifications:

- Previous experience in a similar role in a professional services environment
- Either a HR or Benefits Consulting background
- An understanding of the Asia Pacific region (including Australia and New Zealand) legislation in relation to Benefits
- Good project management skills
- Ability to work independently in completing tasks and projects with minimal supervision
- Analytical/critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated skills in: detail orientation, service excellence, creativity and adaptability, dependability, time management, good judgement, decision making and teamwork
- Ability to run and analyse reports, and participate in technical problem resolution
- Accuracy and timeliness in execution of job responsibilities is essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to function at high volumes under stress, with attention to detail and accuracy
- An understanding of Ergonomics would be an advantage
- Japanese language skills are preferred for this role but are not essential