EMEA Total Rewards Analyst

Wellington Management Company LLP; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to manage the administration of employee benefits across multiple regions. The role involves ensuring compliance, overseeing vendor relationships, and conducting data analysis to identify trends. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Workday, and experience in benefits administration in the UK and EMEA. The compensation range for this role is USD 80,000–150,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in benefit plan administration in the UK and ideally EMEA.
• Ability to apply independent judgment and operate effectively in ambiguity.
• Professional presence and ability to work with employees of all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration of benefits programs across the UK and EMEA.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Strong analytical and numeracy skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Financial services experience strongly desirable

Cross-cultural awareness and confidentiality

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Excel and Workday

Demonstrated project-management capabilities

Hands-on, proactive, and flexible approach

Job description

Senior Benefits Analyst – Total Rewards

As a member of the Total Rewards team, the Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for the management and administration of employee benefits—including pension, insurance, wellbeing, and statutory programs—across the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Spain, and Dubai. The role ensures accurate day‑to‑day delivery of benefit programs, strong vendor management, and compliance across a diverse regional footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Benefits Administration

• Manage the day‑to‑day administration of benefits programs across the UK and EMEA.
• Oversee annual renewals, eligibility processes, enrolments, and reporting.
• Partner with HR Operations and Workday teams to maintain accurate benefit, payroll, and HRIS data.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit inquiries.

Vendor & Consultant Management

• Coordinate relationships with external consultants, brokers, insurers, pension administrators, and wellbeing partners.
• Lead or participate in RFPs, quarterly business reviews, and service delivery assessments.
• Support the delivery of employee information sessions in local EMEA offices.

Employee Communication & Education

• Develop and deliver engaging benefits communication materials.
• Update employee handbooks and internal content regularly.
• Conduct presentations and office roadshows.
• Respond to feedback and inquiries on a regular basis from employees of all levels.

Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor market and legislative trends to recommend program adjustments.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze benefits data to identify trends and efficiency opportunities.
• Create and present dashboards, reports, and summarize key insights to senior leadership.
• Support budgeting, accruals, and forecasting for EMEA benefits.

Strategic Partnership & Projects

• Collaborate with global Total Rewards colleagues.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and benefits harmonization.
• Contribute to system enhancements and process improvements.
• Synthesize employee feedback and reporting insights to provide recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in benefit plan administration in the UK and ideally EMEA.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Workday.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer‑service orientation.
• Cross‑cultural awareness and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply independent judgment and operate effectively in ambiguity.
• Demonstrated project‑management capabilities.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and flexible approach.
• Professional presence and ability to work with employees of all levels.
• Financial services experience strongly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Benefits subject‑matter expertise
• Analytical & problem‑solving capability
• Accuracy & data integrity
• Vendor relationship management
• Cross‑cultural communication
• Project management & execution
• Discretion and sound judgment
• Employee‑service orientation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wellington Management is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds. We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Benefits & Compensation

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. The base salary range for this position is USD 80,000 – 150,000.