Benefit Specialist Review

Role includes: reporting, dealing with customer queries, data analytics, data gathering, presenting, stakeholder management, project work, continuous improvement work, supplier relationship management, administration of corporate benefits, auditing work, creating communications for a variety of audiences, conducting market review, ensuring suppliers are delivering services to our employee base, managing relationship between HR and HR shared services.

I've developed my knowledge, skills and behaviours in the following topics: project management, leading teams and individuals, operational management, budgeting and forecasting costs in a professional environment, developed my communication skills both individually and as a leader, developed skills in order to successfully manage conflict in the workplace and building meaningful relationships.

I feel this course is enjoyable as there are new topics I've not been able to learn about previously and I'm able to delve further into topics I have existing knowledge on. The course allows me the flexibility to be assessed in way that suits me and where I'm able to showcase my skills to their fullest extent.

The programme had a solid induction both in terms of support from the skills coach and in terms of the number of sessions that were offered from the trainers. There are monthly workshops covering the core components of the course and plenty of follow up sessions for questions etc. Monthly reviews with my skills coach are also beneficial and I'm able to reach out at any point for help and support. The website has a wealth of resources too which make independent learning easier.

My employer allows me plenty of help and support. Aside from my skills coach assigned to me through the programme, I'm able to freely contact my manager and HR team for support should I need this. There is an environment where you are not looked down on for asking for support, rather this is encouraged to maximise the outcome of the course.

My employer allows me plenty of help and support. Aside from my skills coach assigned to me through the programme, I'm able to freely contact my manager and HR team for support should I need this. There is an environment where you are not looked down on for asking for support, rather this is encouraged to maximise the outcome of the course.

I am looking to transition into a leadership role eventually so this course is preparing me with the basic skills needed that I'm able to build on in my role. A large portion of my role is building relationships, managing these, dealing with conflict queries that arise, problem solving and managing workloads - all of which are key components covered in the course.

There are plenty of activities offered by the company to employees should they be of interest. There are networking opportunities, volunteer opportunities for charity work and plenty of employee resource groups where you are able to meet colleagues with similar interests. Development groups and resource groups also host their own events.

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Cummins cares about its employees, their success and their wellbeing. Professional and personal development are encouraged through a variety of opportunities that are made readily available to those who are interested. I would regard Cummins as an employer of choice and it's attitude to those wanting to develop and progress is second to none. Cummins is a hire to develop workplace.

To be enthusiastic, research the company and learn about the very exciting developments happening within. I would say to have a good understanding of the company is key and to have a good idea of where you are wanting to develop and progress to. The onboarding process will settle you in immediately.