EMEA Benefits Strategy Lead - Hybrid, Global Scope

NetApp; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a Senior Benefits Program Manager to join the Global Total Rewards team and lead the EMEA benefits strategy and execution. You will oversee a team of benefits SMEs and collaborate with regional leaders across EMEA, the U.S., and APAC to deliver competitive, compliant programs in a fast-paced global environment.

You will drive annual renewals, budgeting, vendor governance, and cross-country implementations, using market insights and cost analysis to inform senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering benefits programs across multiple European countries.
• Ability to lead and develop a remote/multi-country benefits team.
• Strong analytics to benchmark costs and inform strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMEA benefits strategy, governance, and execution across 24 countries.
• Manage and develop a team of benefits SMEs and partner with regional leads.
• Own annual EMEA benefits renewals, budgeting, vendor governance, and contracting.
• Use market insights and cost analysis to recommend enhancements to leadership.
• Drive process improvements and scalable service delivery models.
• Lead cross-functional projects including entity launches and M&A initiatives.
• Support other global benefits programs as needed.

Skills

Benefits strategy

People management

EMEA experience

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Advanced Excel

Tools

HRIS

Job description

NetApp is seeking a Senior Benefits Program Manager to join the Global Total Rewards team and lead the EMEA benefits strategy and execution. You will oversee a team of benefits SMEs and collaborate with regional leaders across EMEA, the U.S., and APAC to deliver competitive, compliant programs in a fast-paced global environment.

You will drive annual renewals, budgeting, vendor governance, and cross-country implementations, using market insights and cost analysis to inform senior leadership.