Global Benefits Manager

Catalyst Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Partners seeks a Global Benefits Manager to own benefits across UK and international markets, shaping strategy and governance to support wellbeing and cost-effectiveness.

You will partner with HR and Finance leaders, manage external providers, and drive communication and employee experience through multi-jurisdictional programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Global Benefits role within a complex, multinational organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employee benefits with exposure to EMEA and international markets.
• Demonstrable experience managing benefit providers, brokers and third-party vendors.
• Sound understanding of governance, compliance and market best practice.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and evaluate programme effectiveness.
• Experience with HR systems and benefits administration platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of employee benefits programmes across UK and international locations.
• Oversee renewals, benchmarking, and programme reviews.
• Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, and service providers.
• Provide guidance on governance, compliance across countries.
• Deliver employee communications to enhance understanding and participation.
• Support reward initiatives and global programme implementations.

Skills

Global Benefits

UK Benefits

Vendor Management

Governance & Compliance

Data Analytics

HR Systems

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

SuccessFactors

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is a rapidly expanding international organisation with a diverse global workforce and operations across multiple regions. As part of a broader people and rewards strategy, the business is seeking a Global Benefits Manager to take ownership of employee benefits across key international markets.

This is a high-impact standalone role that combines strategic planning with operational delivery. Working closely with senior Reward and HR leaders, you will develop and enhance benefits programmes that support employee wellbeing, remain competitive within local markets, and align with wider business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to influence global benefits strategy while ensuring effective execution across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving consistency, governance and employee experience across the benefits landscape, while also supporting organisational growth and ongoing transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of employee benefits programmes across the UK and international locations, ensuring alignment with business and reward objectives.
• Oversee annual renewals, market benchmarking activities and programme reviews, identifying opportunities to enhance offerings whilst maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with external brokers, insurers, consultants and service providers, ensuring high levels of service and value delivery.
• Provide expert guidance on benefits governance, compliance and regulatory requirements across multiple countries, partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors where required.
• Take ownership of benefits administration processes, including enrolment activities, reporting, vendor management and issue resolution.
• Support wider reward and people initiatives, including acquisitions, integration projects, process improvements and global programme implementation.
• Develop and deliver employee communications that enhance understanding, engagement and participation in benefit offerings.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance and business leadership teams on benefits-related matters and market trends.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience managing benefits within an international environment and will be comfortable operating across multiple countries and stakeholder groups.

Key requirements include:

• Proven experience in aGlobal Benefits role within a complex, multinational organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employee benefits, with exposure to wider EMEA and other international markets.
• Demonstrable experience managing benefit providers, brokers and third-party vendors.
• Sound understanding of benefits governance, compliance requirements and market best practice.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, evaluate programme effectiveness and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience working with HR systems and benefits administration platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels of an organisation.
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience; relevant reward or benefits qualifications would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• Highly organised and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with operational responsibilities.
• Collaborative and relationship-driven, with a strong customer-focused mindset.
• Adaptable and resilient, capable of thriving in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Professional, discreet and trusted to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proactive and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes, employee experience and programme effectiveness.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Global Benefits professional to join a growing international organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its employee benefits strategy and delivery.