Junior Manager- Benefits Operations - 5C

Job Description : Job Title:Benefits Case Specialist - Global Benefits Operation L evel: L5C Reports To: Assistant Manager - Global Benefits Operations   About the Function:      Human Resources is about shaping the experience of working at Diageo and helping our people learn and grow every day. From attracting talent to developing careers, this team plays a central role in building a culture where people feel supported, challenged and able to grow. They work closely with teams across the business, bringing insight, care and commercial understanding to everything they do. You’ll help create an environment where different perspectives are valued and where people can learn new skills and thrive, unlocking potential across a truly global organisation. About the role:  Context/Scope: As part of the Group Reward and Benefits Operations team, you will play a crucial role in developing a high-performing and highly engaged Global Benefits Operations team. Reporting directly to the Assistant Manager - Global Reward and Benefits Operations, your responsibilities will include handling critical activities such as Benefits Purchase Order creation, invoice management and reconciliation, vendor management, report generation and distribution, and query management. Your outstanding customer management, financial control, governance application, and execution skills will be key to the success of these projects. Applying your extensive experience in HR and payroll operations, or HR and payroll service delivery, process engineering, and process simplification, you will implement standard methodology benefits processes and data management strategies to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy across multiple regions and time zones., Proficiency in employee communications for benefits programs, ensuring clear and effective dissemination of information. Skilled in benefits process design to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of program administration, Strong analytical skills to assess and improve benefits program performance and outcomes. Expertise in vendor management, encompassing performance monitoring, invoice and payment management, issue resolution, relationship management, and service review and improvement. a)      Financial Ensure timely and accurate completion of all in-scope reporting activities. Regularly review and update Process Steps, Maps, Work Instructions, Benefits Matrices, Benefit Guides, Factsheets, and FAQs. Make them available to relevant teams, conduct necessary training, and ensure consistency and accuracy in all communications materials. Perform all CARM controls and data reconciliations, resolving any issues. Review and reconcile vendor invoices within agreed timelines to ensure payments are made as per the agreed SLA’s. b)      Leadership Responsibilities Leverage insights to find opportunities for process and workflow improvements. Apply strong social skills to motivate and align multiple teams, business…