Senior Manager, Global Benefits

NTT Global Data Centers; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Senior Manager, Global Benefits. This critical role involves designing and managing global benefits strategies that support the company’s Total Rewards philosophy. The successful candidate will ensure competitive and cost-effective benefits programs while advising HR and leadership on best practices. The position demands strong communication and analytical skills, and offers a permanent hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexible working time models

Public transport allowance

Health and wellness allowance

Individual training and development opportunities

Birthday vouchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrated progressive experience in benefits management.
• Strong knowledge of global benefits practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage global benefits strategies aligned with company goals.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive benefits programs including health and wellness.
• Advise HR and leadership on benefits program policies and practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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NTT Global Data Centers is a global company who is excited to be recruiting for a Senior Manager, Global Benefits. The Senior Manager, Global Benefits is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing global benefits strategies that support NTT Global Data Centers' Total Rewards philosophy and business objectives. This role ensures that benefits programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with best practices across all regions. This role is instrumental in building a compelling global employee value proposition and delivering benefits that support the well-being, engagement, and retention of our global workforce.

This is a permanent hybrid role (United Kingdom), mostly homebased.

What you will do

Global Benefits Strategy & Governance

• Design, implement, and manage global benefits strategies and frameworks aligned with NTT Global Data Centers' business goals and Total Rewards philosophy.
• Provide strategic advice to the Head of Total Rewards on benefits-related decisions that support overall company objectives.
• Govern and ensure consistency of benefits policies and practices across geographies, adapting to local compliance and cultural needs.

Program Design, Management & Evaluation

• Develop and oversee comprehensive benefits programs, including health, retirement, insurance, wellness, and work-life initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day administration of benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and related processes.
• Regularly review and assess program effectiveness, competitiveness, and cost-efficiency.
• Lead benefits integration in organizational changes.

Market Benchmarking & Trends

• Conduct global and local market benchmarking to ensure benefits remain competitive and reflect best practices.
• Monitor external trends, legislative changes, and innovations to anticipate future needs.

Vendor & Broker Management

• Negotiate with benefits providers and brokers to ensure optimal services, costs, and employee experience.
• Oversee the administration of benefits programs globally, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Advise HR, leadership, and employees on benefits program interpretation, policies, and practices.
• Drive communication and education initiatives to enhance employee understanding and engagement with benefits offerings.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or qualified by Experience.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in benefits management, with experience in a global or regional leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of global benefits practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends.
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret benefits data and market insights.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects across multiple geographies.
• A hands-on leader with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Highly proficient in MS Office

What we offer you

• An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative
• Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role)
• Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes
• Allowance for the use of health and wellness
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc.

Note: Please submit your application in English.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About the Global Data Centers division of NTT DATA

NTT Global Data Centers is ranked as one of the top three leaders worldwide by IDC in their Colocation and Interconnection Services MarketScape, spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa, India and APAC.

As a neutral operator, we offer access to multiple cloud providers, a large variety of Internet Exchanges and telecommunication network providers including our own IPv6 compliant, tier 1 global IP network. Our clients benefit from tailored infrastructure and experience consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our reliable, scalable and customizable data centers.

Working at NTT Global Data Centers

At NTT Global Data Centers, we stand as one of the largest data center providers, dedicated to powering the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. Innovation is in our DNA. We thrive on pushing boundaries, exploring new possibilities, and embracing emerging technologies to continuously ensuring that every interaction, every solution, and every outcome exceeds our clients' expectations. Our values are the guiding principles that shape our culture, define our identity, and propel us forward as one of the industry leaders.

Interested in becoming part of an agile international team and actively shaping the digital infrastructure of tomorrow?

Join our team by submitting your application today!