International Benefits Manager

Reports to the Director of Group Reward and Performance

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced International Benefits Manager to join our Global People team. This role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing competitive, innovative, and compliant benefits programs across multiple countries, ensuring they align with our ambition. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of global benefits, excellent project management skills, and a passion for enhancing the employee experience.

What you'll be doing

• Design and manage Global employee benefits programs, such as health, retirement, wellness, leave of absence policies and other perks.
• Ensure benefit offerings are aligned with the Company’s overall reward strategy and are competitive in the local market(s).
• Oversee benefits governance and ensure compliance with local regulations and best practices.
• Carry out global policy reviews across Group, specifically leave of absence policies. 
• Partner with People Operations team to ensure excellent delivery and awareness of offering.
• Work as part of the wider Reward and Performance team to ensure benefits are integrated into the broader reward strategy.

What we're looking for

• 7+ years experience in Global Benefits Management, with a proven track record in developing and implementing benefits strategies across multiple countries. US experience is advantageous. 
• Robust understanding of international benefit trends, regulations and best practices.
• Governance and policy development expertise. 
• Experience with integrating benefits into a broader Employee Value Proposition.
• Excellent Project Management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, to influence and build relationships across all levels and external vendors.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of HRIS and benefits management software. Experience with Workday is advantageous. 
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and manage cross-border stakeholders.
• Demonstrable knowledge of benefits and wellbeing trends.
• Stakeholder management and vendor negotiations.

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.