Senior Benefits Manager, EMEA

NetApp, Inc.; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp seeks a Sr. Benefits Manager to join our Global Total Rewards Team. The successful candidate will lead EMEA benefit strategy and programs, report to the Director, Global Benefits, and manage a team of subject matter experts.

You will collaborate with regional benefit program managers in the U.S. and APAC to foster a cohesive, employee-forward global benefits strategy. This role requires independent, proactive leadership in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in benefits strategy, administration and communications across multiple European countries.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic evolution and execution of benefit programs in 21 EMEA countries.
• Pension management/oversight and compliance across regions.
• Establish and measure key benefits program metrics.
• Design and proactively recommend benefit programs based on market trends and cost analysis.
• Lead cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders (CEO/CHRO, HRBP, Finance).
• Support M&A or divestiture initiatives affecting benefits programs.

Skills

Benefits leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Sr. Benefits Manager to join our Global Total Rewards Team. The successful individual will have a generalized focus on EMEA strategy and benefit programs and willreport directly to the Director, Global Benefits. This role manages a team of subject matter expertsand will work alongside our regional benefit program managers in the U.S. and APAC to help create a cohesive, employee-forward global benefits strategy for NetApp. We are seeking a colleague who enjoys working independently but collaboratively in a team environment within a fast-paced and dynamic company.

• With the help of experienced individual contributors on your team, drive the strategic evolution and execution of our benefit programs in 21 EMEA countries in line with NetApp’s strategy, culture, and values
• Pension management/oversight
• Ensure compliance and achieve equitable and competitive benefits in-region
• Establish and measure key benefits program metrics
• Design and proactively recommend benefit programs by assessing NetApp’s needs, reviewing market and general industry practices and trends, and analyzing cost impact/effectiveness
• Be continuously on the lookout for process improvement with our internal cross-functional partners or external vendors
• Work with Global Procurement Services to build and maintain workable flows for contract renewals and implementations
• Own/manage the annual EMEA financial planning and forecasting in cooperation with local partners, consultants, and SMEs
• Lead and manage projects with cross-functional stakeholders (VP of Total Rewards and Wellbeing, our CHRO, HRBPs, Business Unit leaders, HRLT, People Operations, Payroll, Finance, etc.)
• Support regional M&A or divestiture initiatives in conjunction with leadership, business partners and various stakeholders for a successful integration and transition of benefits
• Lead, plan and coordinate effective communications and benefits education
• Help/support other global programs

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experienced leadership in benefits strategy, administration and communications for multiple European countries (technology environment preferred)
• 3+ years of people-management experience (global experience preferred)
• Experience with effectively scaling a global function to support the company’s business goals and growth, with a strong awareness of best practices
• Proven track record of managing benefit plans and providers in EMEA
• Experience working with senior stakeholders on delivery of benefit programs
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to make recommendations and decisions; Excel expertise is required
• Experience benchmarking benefits programs vs. the tech market and using the information in program design and updates
• Ability to manage multiple ambiguous projects through completion, on time and on budget, and to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment
• Hands‑on experience with Mergers & Acquisitions
• Superior language, written and oral, communication skills required

Education

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You’ll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won’t wait for the perfect moment—you’ll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That’s how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise‑grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you’re ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.