Employee Benefits Manager for Spain, Benefits Experience & Technology (BXT)

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Manager to shape and deliver benefit programs across Europe. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to design programs that align with global strategies while adapting to local needs. Your expertise in managing multi-country benefits programs and your strong communication skills will be crucial in ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality services. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about employee benefits, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-country benefits programs.
• Deep knowledge of benefit design and administration.
• Experience leading teams and managing large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and management of benefit plans in selected European countries.
• Develop benefit proposals and manage end-to-end implementation.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.

Skills

Spanish (C2 CEFR)

English (C1 CEFR)

Vendor Management

Project Management

Benefits Program Design

Stakeholder Consulting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Job description

Employee Benefits Manager for Spain, Benefits Experience & Technology (BXT)

Job ID: 2975037 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

This role can be based only in London. Relocation package can be offered.

Amazon is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Manager to join our Europe Benefits team. Based in London, this role will shape, lead, and deliver benefit programs that meet the needs of our diverse and rapidly growing workforce across multiple European countries.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to design and manage benefit programs that align with Amazon’s global strategy, while adapting to local requirements and market practices.

This role requires occasional travel.

Key job responsibilities

1. Lead Country Benefits Strategy: Own the strategy and management of benefit plans in selected European countries. Ensure programs meet local statutory requirements, reflect market standards, and align with Amazon’s global benefits philosophy.
2. Program Design & Implementation: Develop benefit proposals, lead vendor selection and setup, manage end-to-end implementation, and ensure smooth transitions through stabilization.
3. Compliance & Governance: Monitor compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Track costs, evaluate competitiveness, and manage financial impact and funding needs.
4. Stakeholder Consulting: Be a trusted advisor to Human Resources (HR), Employee Relations (ER), Payroll, and the wider Benefits teams. Collaborate with internal partners and vendors to deliver high-quality programs.
5. Communication & Influence: Champion the value of benefits programs. Propose design improvements and influence stakeholders to secure alignment and approvals.
6. Vendor Management: Set standards for vendor performance, monitor service delivery, and ensure timely issue resolution.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High proficiency in both Spanish (C2 CEFR) and English (C1 CEFR).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Proven experience managing multi-country benefits programs.
• Deep knowledge of benefit design and administration, including healthcare, pensions, payroll integration, and tax implications specific to Spain.
• Experience leading teams and managing large-scale projects from design through execution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with large, global employee benefits programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Fluency in European languages is a plus.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in ambiguous situations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proven success in vendor management and performance improvement.
• Experience building scalable operational processes and partnerships.
• Solid understanding of the European benefits landscape.

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