Global Benefits Manager, EMEA & APAC
Core
Lead and oversee employee benefits programs across 30+ countries in EMEA and APAC, including health, retirement, leave, and wellbeing initiatives.
Role type
Senior IC Global Benefits Manager
Builds
Regional employee benefits programs and Total Rewards strategies
Domain
Human Resources / Total Rewards
Required skills
Benefits program design and administration, Team leadership and coaching, Strategic planning, Vendor and broker management, Regulatory compliance, Data analysis and reporting, M&A integration support, Stakeholder management, Cost optimization, Employee communications
Preferred skills
Experience with pension plans, Knowledge of EMEA and APAC labor laws, Change management
Technologies
HRIS systems, Benefits administration platforms, Data analytics tools
Responsibilities
Lead governance and administration of employee benefits programs across EMEA and APAC, Manage and develop a Total Rewards team, Partner with leadership to develop benefits strategies, Oversee implementation and harmonization of country-specific benefits, Direct administration of retirement and pension programs, Lead annual benefits renewal processes, Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Legal, Manage relationships with brokers and third-party administrators, Develop employee communication strategies, Serve as escalation point for complex benefits issues, Lead benefits audits and governance reviews, Analyze utilization and market trends, Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, Support mergers and acquisitions by assessing benefits impacts, Monitor regulatory developments and market practices
