Benefits Analyst

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

The Benefits Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Well-Being & Benefits team. This role will be responsible for assisting the Well-Being & Benefits department with a variety of responsibilities related to specific benefits tasks and projects to ensure the services, goals, and objectives of the department are met, as well as performing entry of benefits information into the Human Resources Information System, various Excel tracking spreadsheets, and other systems, while maintaining appropriate judgement and a high level of accuracy.

This role will be located in either our Manchester or London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

• Reaching out to participants to collect missing information when deadlines are approaching, advising participants of approvals, denials, or requests for additional information, with respect to medical underwriting requirements, requesting required supporting documentation, and providing members with termination/leave notice, etc.
• Preparing special reports and gathering and summarising data as requested.
• Communicating enrolments, changes, and terminations with insurance carriers and brokers.
• Utilising programmes such as Excel, Word, and/or Outlook to file and track department records and documentation as requested.
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Exhibit the ability to perceive, analyse, and elevate problems to senior members of the team.
• Possess knowledge and proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems, preferably People Soft.

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably.
• Relevant prior experience, preferably.

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.