Benefit Design & Strategy - EMEA Support

Kyndryl; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl seeks a Senior Benefits Program Manager to enhance employee experiences by developing innovative benefits strategies within the EMEA region. This role involves comprehensive program management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic alignment with company values. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in HR/Benefits and strong project management skills, thriving in dynamic, cross-functional environments.

Benefits

Employee learning programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Volunteering and giving platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR/Benefits/Insurance.
• Experience in designing employee benefit programs.
• Strong understanding of benefits compliance and policies.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage comprehensive benefits programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead projects ensuring cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Benefit Design & Strategy - EMEA Support

Apply remote type Fully Remote locations London, United Kingdom City of Bristol, United Kingdom No City (KGB51626) Scotland All Cities - United Kingdom KGB51634 Harlow (KGB51634) Data Center time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-41531

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

The Role

Are you passionate about shaping employee experiences through innovative benefits programs? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where strategic thinking, project management and cross-functional collaboration are key? If so, Kyndryl is looking for aSenior Benefits Program Managerto support the development and execution of our global benefits strategy in EMEA Region.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and managing comprehensive benefits programs—including health plans, risk plans, cars, time off and leaves, meal vouchers, allowances and more. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure our benefits are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our company values.

You will serve as atrusted client advisor and go-getter on all Benefits Design matters—a curious disruptor and relentless learner with a positive attitude. You will help design and develop benefits programs that are essential, innovative, and aligned with the evolving Kyndryl business landscape. Your work will promote an enhance employee experience and anticipate workforce needs in a dynamic, global environment.

As Senior Benefits Program Manager, you will lead complex projects involving cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across Total Rewards teams, Legal, Finance, ERLR, local HR teams, and external consultants and advisors. Your ability to proactively manage stakeholder relationships and influence key decision-makers will be critical to driving desired outcomes. Strong negotiation skills will support your efforts in aligning internal and external partners with strategic goals.

In this role, you will apply advanced analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex data, using insights to optimize program performance and ensure compliance. You’ll be expected to communicate clearly and compellingly across all levels of the organization, translating technical or policy-heavy content into accessible, actionable information.

The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring a high degree of flexibility and prioritization. You’ll need to manage competing demands and respond to urgent business needs with agility, all while maintaining a strategic focus on company objectives and employee experience.

Who You Are

Who You Are

• 5 years plus of work experience in HR/Benefits/Insurance

• Skilled in applying design thinking to solve complex problems, enhance user experience, and drive innovative solutions.

• Professional with deep expertise in consulting and project management.

• Proactive in building and managing stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Adept at influencing decision-makers and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.

• Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Highly collaborative, thriving in dynamic environments with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

• An excellent communicator with a clear and compelling style.

• Fluent in English both oral and written.

• Possess a good understanding of Benefits landscape and its integration with HR systems.

Preferred skills (good to have)

• Experience in designing and managing car and mobility benefit offerings.

• Strong understanding of time-off and leave policies, including administration, regulatory compliance and accrual management.

• Experience in Workday, its capabilities, modules, and end-to-end HR and Benefits processes

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learningprograms give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, includingMicrosoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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