Employees Benefits and Insurance Manager

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent airline based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced benefits professional. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing competitive employee benefits programmes and driving efficiencies. You will engage with leadership to present strategies and manage cross-functional projects. Ideally, you should have over 5 years in employee benefits and exceptional communication and storytelling skills. This role offers a chance to be part of a leading airline's ambitious growth strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits with an insurance focus.
• Proven ability to present to senior leadership and influence decisions.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design competitive employee benefits programmes aligned with company philosophy.
• Craft narratives and presentations for leadership.
• Manage cross-functional projects with clear timelines.

Skills

Analytics-driven approach

Storytelling

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Master's degree or certification in employee benefit insurance

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Are you an analytics-driven benefits professional? This might be your opportunity to join Etihad!

Responsibilities

Benefits strategy and execution

• Design and manage competitive employee benefits programmes aligned with Etihad’s Total Rewards philosophy and regional benchmarks.
• Drive automation and efficiency initiatives within the employee benefit insurance space in collaboration with HR business partners.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Procurement, etc.) and external vendors to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to recommend enhancements to existing offerings, based on data and analytics.

Storytelling and leadership engagement

• Craft compelling narratives and presentations that bring benefits strategies to life.
• Present proposals and programme outcomes to senior leadership, securing buy-in and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop visually engaging PowerPoint decks and executive summaries tailored to different audiences.

Project management and governance

• Manage cross-functional projects with clear timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure governance and documentation of all benefits policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Policies team.
• Review and update Intranet content for constant alignment with published policies and procedures.
• Support audits, reporting, and compliance requirements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Master's degree or certification in employee benefit insurance is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits with a strong insurance focus, preferably within large, matrixed organisations.
• Proven ability to present to senior leadership and influence strategic decisions.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with advanced PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience in aviation, hospitality, or global organisations is highly desirable.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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