Benefits Manager

eTeam; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Associate Director Benefits to lead the EMEA benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with global objectives. The role includes conducting market analyses, designing core benefit programs, and providing expert guidance on governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will effectively partner with key stakeholders to ensure competitiveness and compliance. This position is hybrid, based in Wrexham or London, accommodating a flexible work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the HR Director to develop and execute the EMEA benefits strategy.
• Conduct market and competitor analyses for benefit programs.
• Provide guidance on benefits design and governance frameworks.
• Oversee the design and management of core benefit programs.
• Assess program competitiveness and use data-driven insights.

Job description

Job Description

Job Title : Associate Director Benefits

Location : Wrexham-hybrid (preference) also open to London-hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Partner with the HR Director to develop and execute the EMEA benefits strategy that aligns with global business objectives and financial discipline.
• Conduct market and competitor analyses to ensure benefit programs remain best-in-class and support talent attraction and retention within the financial services sector.
• Provide expert guidance on benefits design, vendor strategy, and governance frameworks, ensuring programs adhere to both local market regulations and corporate risk standards.
• Serve as an advisor for EMEA benefits strategy during M&A, organizational changes, or policy harmonization efforts.

Program Design & Delivery

• Oversee the design, renewal, and management of core benefit programs (medical, risk, retirement, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits) across multiple EMEA markets.
• Assess program competitiveness, employee value, and cost-effectiveness using data-driven insights and financial modeling.
• Partner with finance, legal, and compliance to ensure benefit programs meet both regulatory obligations and internal audit requirements.
• Lead relationships with external brokers,...