Benefits Administrator (German Speaking)

Location Birmingham
Job type: Contract
Salary: £19.07ph - £23.82ph (£25.75ph - £32.26ph INSIDE IR35 (Via Umbrella Solutions)
Contact name: Vicki Martinson

Contact email: vmartinson@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 1167
Published: 2 days ago
Duration: 6 months
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2025 23:59
Startdate: 05/01/2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  • The main purpose of the position is the smooth guarantee and provision of services in the area of ​​My Rewards / Insurance. This includes the qualified and independent processing of all personal and employee insurances and the coordination of company pension schemes and survivors' benefits.

Purpose of the role

Main Responsibilities

    • Responsible for the maintenance of the existing personal and employee insurance: Inquiries for Insurance status, changes to subscription rights, expiry of direct insurance, processing of invoices and account reconciliations.

    • Qualified claims processing in the named insurance areas: deaths, occupational disability, Accidental damage, company pension scheme (direct insurance), occupational disability insurance, Group accident insurance, survivors' benefits HAG (formerly ISAR life insurance), Supplementary health care plan E, direct pension insurance Württemberg life insurance

    • Competent support and advice for employees (including expatriates) and corporate departments in questions of personal and employee insurance

    • Support with projects and handling of benefits (such as glasses subsidy)

    • Continuous market review and, if necessary, preparation of necessary adjustments that can be made to make decisions

Requirements

    • Completed commercial training (ideally with a focus on insurance) / business administrator + first job-related experience (approx. 4 years)

    • Good written and verbal communication skills in English and German (at least B2)

    • Experience in administration - ideally in HR

    • Strong analytical and interpretive skills

    • High aptitude for numbers, proficient in Excel