About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Benefits Assistant 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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

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 escalate problems to senior members of the team

Possess knowledge and proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems, preferably PeopleSoft

And have:

A high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably

Relevant prior experience, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

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. #EntryLevel

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