Job Description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

AVP – Employee Benefits

Role Location: India - Hyderabad

Department: Human Resources SERVICE DELIVERY

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

This global role offers the right candidate a wide variety of exposure in a fast-paced matrix environment within a dynamic growth company.

The individual will retain a healthy respect for the sensitive nature of work associated with this role, and maintain confidentiality at all times while supporting the development and management of the company's employee benefit programmes globally (medical, life and disability insurances, retirement schemes, recognition platform, wellbeing initiatives, cost neutral benefits, etc.).

They will work closely with HRBP’s and other areas of the HR department (L&D, Integrations, Operations, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, etc.) to execute a diverse array of duties. They will also have considerable interaction with other departments across the group; Finance & Procurement, Internal Audit, Legal, Marketing, etc.

The successful person will be highly motivated, have exceptional organisational and communication skills, and a talent for attention to detail. We are looking for an enthusiastic and solution focused multi-tasker who will work well with others as well as on their own initiative to contribute to the success of the organisation by promoting an excellent service.

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Benchmark benefits to ensure appropriate positioning in market whilst achieving global harmonisation where possible by developing cost effective recommendations
• Support in developing timely, cost effective and innovative solutions in response to business needs aligned with HR strategy
• Support the review and negotiation of benefit plan renewals
• Assist with benefit due diligence for various projects such as mergers & acquisitions, supporting key stakeholders to ensure full comparisons are made and any issues/risks are highlighted
• Act as first point of contact for Benefits Set up related queries from local HR teams, escalating where necessary
• Work towards becoming the subject matter expert in relation to Global Benefits Delivery
• Manage the approved vendor & PO process for new providers
• Support local HR teams on membership reviews to ensure data integrity

Skills Required:

• 8+ years’ broad experience operating Global Benefits schemes, exhibiting progressive responsibility
• Advanced skills in Excel with the ability to data model and present the data to senior management to make informed decisions using PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with high attention to detail
• Effective vendor management skills; managing contracts and collaboration with stakeholders
• Confident, clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• A talent for remaining change agile within a dynamic work environment
• Ability to support the full life cycle of complex projects
• A keen interest in supporting continuous improvement demonstrating a history of individual growth and development

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of a large and expanding global business
• Exposure to all aspects of the business with cross-jurisdictional interaction and direct engagement with senior management
• The ability to thrive in an international business that fosters a supportive and diverse company culture

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application (with your CV, cover letter and salary’s expectations) to our resourcing team.

Disclaimer Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.