EMEA Senior Benefits Manager

FIS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company is seeking an experienced Senior Benefits Manager for the EMEA region. The role focuses on shaping employee benefits, ensuring compliance with regional regulations, and leading benefits strategies aligned with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have in-depth knowledge of EMEA compliance requirements, strong communication skills, and experience in global environments. This position offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for innovation and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting CBAs and Works Councils in the benefits space including leaves of absence.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in managing diverse teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the EMEA benefits strategy.
• Lead and manage the regional Benefits Partner.
• Oversee benefit renewals and optimisation.
• Manage retirement and end-of-service plans.
• Provide expert guidance on Workday Benefits.
• Lead benefits-related activities in M&A.
• Champion well-being and recognition initiatives.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of EMEA regulatory frameworks

Proven success in global, matrixed environments

Proficiency with platforms such as Workday

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in managing and developing individuals and teams

Job description

EMEA Senior Benefits Manager – Summary Overview

The EMEA Senior Benefits Manager is a strategic leadership role within the Global Benefits Centre of Excellence, reporting to the Head of US Benefits, Global Recognition, and Well-being. This position is responsible for shaping and evolving employee benefits across the EMEA region, ensuring programmes are locally relevant, globally aligned, and compliant with regional regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the EMEA benefits strategy in alignment with global principles and business objectives.
• Lead and manage the regional Benefits Partner, ensuring effective support across EMEA.
• Oversee the benefit renewals and optimisation of regional insurance programmes, including health, life, and disability coverages.
• Manage retirement and end-of-service plans across the region, ensuring compliance and competitiveness.
• Oversee the perks and allowances for benefits for the region.
• Provide expert guidance on Workday Benefits configuration and related governance, in collaboration with legal and employment tax partners.
• Lead benefits-related activities in M&A for the region, including due diligence, harmonisation, and integration planning.
• Champion well-being and recognition initiatives tailored to diverse regional needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Finance, Tax, Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, Global Mobility, Shared Services, and other TPO functions to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment.

Required Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of EMEA regulatory frameworks, market trends, and compliance requirements, including experience supporting CBAs and Works Councils in the benefits space including leaves of absence.
• Proven success in global, matrixed environments.
• Proficiency with platforms such as Workday.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing individuals and teams.

Ways of Working

• Partner across TPO functions to ensure coherence and alignment in global benefits and governance.
• Act as the regional lead, safeguarding the integrity of global design while adapting to local nuances.
• Drive simplification across benefit products and documentation to improve clarity and reduce administrative burden for our partners.
• Proactively identify and recommend new technologies and digital solutions to enhance benefit products and the employee experience.
• Champion automation opportunities to streamline operations, improve data accuracy, and enable scalable growth.

Mindset & Values

• Operates with precision, clarity, and strategic foresight.
• Prioritises simplification, integrity, and confident decision-making.
• Embodies FIS core values: Win as One, Lead with Integrity, Be the Change, Always Innovate.