Global Pensions & Benefits Manager

evoke plc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Global Pensions & Benefits Manager to lead the design and governance of their benefits programmes. This role emphasizes shaping a total rewards offering that boosts employee retention and well-being while ensuring compliance with international regulations. Ideal candidates have strong backgrounds managing pensions in multinational settings and influencing senior stakeholders. A commitment to responsible gambling is essential, and the company offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave

Discounts at high-street retailers

Competitive salary, pension, and bonus schemes

Mental health support and financial education

Gym discounts and cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Income protection and life assurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing pensions and benefits in a multinational environment, and implementing Global Benefits Management (GBM).
• Expertise in UK pensions governance including DB/DC schemes, auto-enrolment, and risk management.
• Knowledge of global employee benefits across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global pensions and benefits strategy aligning it with business priorities and employee needs.
• Oversee governance and compliance for all pension and benefits programmes.
• Drive cost-effective employee-centric benefits across multiple regions.

Skills

Experience in managing pensions and benefits in multinational environments

UK pensions governance knowledge

Global employee benefits understanding

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Are you passionate about designing world-class pensions and benefits strategies that genuinely make a difference to employees' lives? We're looking for an experienced and visionary Global Pensions & Benefits Manager to lead the design, governance, and execution of our global benefits programmes. At the heart of this role is the opportunity to shape a compelling total rewards offering that supports well-being, boosts retention, and aligns with our global growth. You'll work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure our pensions and benefits are not only compliant and cost-effective but also innovative and impactful.

What you will be doing

1. Lead the global pensions and benefits strategy, aligning it with business priorities, employee needs, and market competitiveness.
2. Oversee governance and compliance across all pension and benefits programmes, ensuring alignment with international regulations and best practices.
3. Drive cost-effective, employee-centric benefits, including medical, life, income protection, and flexible benefits plans across multiple regions.
4. Partner with key stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership) to embed pensions and benefits into the wider total rewards strategy.
5. Manage global vendor relationships, including pension trustees, brokers, insurers, and consultants, optimising service delivery and costs.
6. Develop and implement a global benefits framework, ensuring consistency while adapting to local regulatory and market needs.
7. Use data and analytics to benchmark offerings, track performance, and identify opportunities to innovate and enhance employee engagement.
8. Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes, ensuring our programmes are future-ready and reflective of evolving workforce expectations.

We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will:

1. Have significant experience managing pensions and benefits in a multinational environment, and implementing Global Benefits Management (GBM).
2. Have expertise in UK pensions governance, including DB/DC schemes, auto-enrolment, and risk management.
3. Have knowledge of global employee benefits (healthcare, insurance, wellbeing, flexible benefits) across multiple jurisdictions.
4. Have commercial acumen and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage global vendors and drive strategic change.

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
• Financial: Competitive salary, pension, and bonus schemes.
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative).
• Pension package, income protection and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind.

More about evoke: We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction, and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke. At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.