Data Services Specialist; FTC

Data Services Specialist (10 Month FTC) – Benifex – Southampton, England, UK

Benifex is a fast‑moving technology company that delivers online reward and benefits solutions to businesses worldwide. We support over five million employees across more than 3,000 organisations in more than 100 countries, building technology that makes work exceptional for everyone.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship and require that people be based in the UK for this position.

We are looking for a Data Services Specialist to cover a team member on maternity leave for 10 months. In this role you will manage the inbound and outbound processing of data and reporting for our clients and providers, supporting operational needs and maintaining high service standards.

• Process incoming HR data from clients using the company’s internal software and check its accuracy.
• Export, check and send reports from the software to payroll and benefit providers within agreed SLAs.
• Resolve data‑related queries from internal teams and clients.
• Investigate data discrepancies and implement effective solutions to maintain data integrity.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate team or manager when necessary.
• Utilise data management systems, reporting tools and pre‑written scripts to locate, process and validate data.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Support team initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.

• Experience with Excel – formulas, pivot tables, queries, audit history.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Team player.
• Impeccable time management.
• Quick learner of new systems.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.

• Experience working with HR/payroll/benefits/pension data.
• Knowledge of VBA, SQL or Microsoft Access.

• £25,000 base pay.
• Flexible working – work from home three days a week, with one day per month in the office.
• Full access to benefits package including discounts, salary‑sacrifice schemes, health & tech perks.
• 25 days holiday plus local bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Two half‑day wellbeing days.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Income protection and life assurance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Enhanced parental leave (26 weeks maternity, 4 weeks paternity).
• Work from Anywhere policy for 90 days.
• Buy/sell scheme for holidays.
• £50 monthly allowance via custom Benifex card.

• Initial informal call with the Talent team.
• Online tests in numeracy and logical reasoning.
• Interview with hiring manager and team member.
• Final interview with the Director.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We are proud members of the Disability Confident scheme and welcome reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

• Entry level

• Contract

• Information Technology

• Software Development

Southampton, England, United Kingdom