Employee Benefits Specialist

eTeam; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is looking for an Employee Benefits Manager based in Wrexham (hybrid preferred, London accepted) to develop and execute the EMEA benefits strategy. The role requires strategic leadership, overseeing core benefit programs across multiple markets, and conducting competitive analyses. Candidates should have experience in benefits design and be adept at providing expert guidance on various benefit programs in compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing EMEA benefits strategy.
• Strong understanding of benefits design and local market regulations.
• Ability to conduct market and competitor analyses.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the HR Director to execute the benefits strategy.
• Conduct market analyses for competitive benefits.
• Oversee the design and management of benefit programs.

Job description

Job Description

Job Title : Employee Benefits Manager

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

Hours : 37.5 per week

2 rounds of interviews

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 obliga...