Benefits Manager

Catalyst Partners; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Catalyst Partners is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of UK and EMEA employee benefits, pensions, wellbeing and mobility programmes. You will manage a regional team, work with external advisers and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

The role requires strong leadership, a data-driven mindset and experience shaping benefit strategies to support growth and M&A activity. London-based with regional responsibilities.

Formación

• Senior Benefits Manager or similar senior benefits role in financial services or international environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programmes including healthcare and retirement.
• Demonstrable UK pensions expertise with exposure to international pensions.
• Understanding of legal/regulatory landscape governing employee benefits.
• Excellent stakeholder management and data-driven decision making.

Responsabilidades

• Design UK and EMEA employee benefits programmes aligned to business objectives.
• Act as subject matter expert for UK pensions; manage advisers and providers.
• Ensure benefit programmes comply with legal and governance requirements across jurisdictions.
• Manage benefits vendors, consultants and external partners to deliver value.
• Lead regional wellbeing strategy and enhance employee engagement and experience.
• Oversee global mobility activity and M&A-related workstreams.
• Use analytics to assess programme effectiveness and report to stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Benefits management

Pensions

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Leadership

Educación

Degree in HR/Finance

Herramientas

HRIS / Benefits software

Descripción del empleo

This is a senior Benefits Manager opportunity with responsibility for the UK and EMEA region. The role sits within HR and will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of employee benefits, pensions, wellbeing and global mobility programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring benefits offerings remain competitive, compliant and aligned to the organisation’s people strategy, while leading a regional team and supporting business growth initiatives, including M&A activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and manage UK and EMEA employee benefits programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and talent strategies.
• Act as the subject matter expert for UK pensions, managing employee queries and relationships with external advisers and pension providers.
• Ensure all benefit programmes comply with relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors, consultants and external partners to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Lead the regional wellbeing strategy and oversee programmes that enhance employee health, engagement and overall experience.
• Oversee global mobility activity across the region and support benefits-related workstreams arising from mergers and acquisitions.
• Use data and analytics to assess programme effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities and provide reporting to stakeholders.
• Manage regional budgets and lead the UK & EMEA benefits team, driving continuous improvement and high performance.

Candidate Profile & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Benefits Manager or similar senior benefits role within financial services or a comparable international environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programmes, including healthcare, retirement, wellbeing and related reward structures.
• Demonstrable UK pensions expertise, alongside exposure to international pensions and benefits arrangements.
• A sound understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape governing employee benefits.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical capabilities, commercial judgement and a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating teams within a regional or international environment.
• Experience with benefits administration systems and technology would be advantageous.