Specialist, Total Rewards

Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team - all business professionals at the firm - you'll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we're not just supporting a law firm; we're partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we're proud to have been recognised as the "Best Business Team" by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.Total Rewards Specialist will work across our UK, Europe and Asia offices. The aim of this role is to support and enhance the benefit and well-being programmes in the UK, Europe and Asia offices and be responsible for assisting with market reviews and implementing benefits competitive in the local markets. This role will proactively liaise and leverage external resources (vendors and consultants) and internal firm partners (HR, Payroll, Finance, etc.) to identify gaps and to create efficient processes. Responsible for supporting and enhancing the benefits and well-being programming in the UK, Europe and Asia offices, including the annual renewal processes in December/January. Responsible for assisting with sourcing and conducting market surveys and drafting proposals for the benefits and well-being programming for each of our UK, Europe and Asian offices. Once implemented/enhanced, working with local offices to maintain benefit and well-being plans. Drafting communications for Europe and Asian offices such as office-wide benefits guides, web page content, etc. Prepare annual benefits documents for new joiners and leavers. Promote and facilitate education about all office benefit programmes and encourage questions and engagement. Maintains and revises technical and administrative specifications of the plans including updating and posting appropriate documents on the iNet. Prepares budget/budget reforecast information with local HR input to Managing Director, Benefits, HRIS and HR Operations for Europe and Asia offices. Recommends and implements improvements to existing internal audit procedures, as well as develops and implements new internal audit procedures to insure accuracy of benefits enrollments and compliance with legal regulations. Identify and resolve data discrepancies to ensure consistency and accuracy of benefit calculations, and reconcile accounts for UK, Europe and Asia. Assists the UK HR Assistant (when required) in the administration of all UK partner health and welfare benefit plans and supports the U.S. Benefits Team with partner health and welfare benefit plans for UK, Europe and Asia, working alongside the U.S. Benefits Team and local HR teams. Maintains thorough knowledge of the firm's benefits, policies and procedures. Supports HR Assistant with UK benefits queries and acts as main contact for Europe and Asia benefit queries. Conducts benefits orientations for onboarding new joiners and partners in UK (along with HR assistant) and for Europe and Asia. Recommends presentation or content enhancements. Educates wider HR team on local benefit plans. Partners with pension consultant to arrange funding for monthly UK pension scheme contributions and assists U.S. Manager, Retirement Plans and Benefits with administration of the scheme. Partners with pension consultant to arrange financial planning education, and new joiner and high earner meetings, supported by the HR Assistant. Maintains current knowledge of trends, developments and legislative rulings related to benefits and Human Resources in Europe and Asia. Updates documentation and template letters to comply with regulatory changes to benefits laws. Maintains current knowledge of GDPR and Hong Kong privacy laws and ensures protection of privacy when dealing with protected health information. Who You Are At least 5 years of experience in HR Benefits or in a wider HR role, handling benefits in an international environment. Strong working knowledge of UK statutory benefits requirements and UK employment legislation as well as an understanding of European/Asian statutory requirements and market practices. Advanced Microsoft Office skills required (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with Workday (our HRIS) a plus. Working knowledge of web-based computer environment and software programs, spreadsheets, employee database (HRIS). Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with a broad range of people in a professional manner. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs. Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all situations and ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel including the Benefits and HR team and Payroll and Finance departments. Must be customer service focused and have the ability to follow up and follow through. Demonstrate the ability to work independently with limited guidance, and exercise sound independent judgment including knowing when to delegate or when to consult with the HR Manager, Retirement Plans and Benefits. Must be flexible and able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing priorities and responsibilities. Ability to anticipate problems and focus on appropriate solutions while incorporating differing viewpoints. Ability to work effectively in a multi-office global environment. At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition. Our 1,800 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries. Our unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and investors in a rapidly changing, technology-driven economy sets us apart. To learn more, visit us at and follow us on and .