Lead, Benefits EMEA

Under Armour; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer days

Merchandise discounts

Health & fitness benefits

38 hour working week

Hybrid work

28 days holiday

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Under Armour in Amsterdam is seeking a Benefits Lead, EMEA, to design, implement and continuously improve Total Rewards programs across the region. Reporting to the Director, Benefits and partnering with HR, Finance and Legal, you will balance global policy with local market needs to attract and retain talent.

This hybrid role requires strong consulting, analytics and project management skills, 8+ years in Total Rewards, and fluency in English (Dutch, other EU languages preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of Total Rewards experience in international environments.
• Fluency in English; Dutch or another European language preferred.
• Experience leading benefits programs including leave administration and mobility.
• Experience with HR tools and technology, including AI advancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead benefits programs across EMEA, including governance and education initiatives.
• Oversee enrollment lifecycle with local HR Operations teams.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Legal, vendors and country teams for compliant solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of regional leave administration processes.
• Analyze compensation, benefits, leave and workforce data to guide decisions.

Skills

Consulting

Influencing

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Project management

Change management

HR tools

AI advancements

English fluency

Dutch language

Total Rewards

Retail experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HR tools & AI

Job description

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.
Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.
If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.

Purpose of Role

Reporting to the Director, Benefits and working in close partnership with the HR Director, EMEA, the Benefits Lead, EMEA will serve as the regional subject matter expert and strategic partner for the design, implementation, administration and continuous improvement of Under Armour's Total Rewards programs across the EMEA region.
The Benefits Lead will help drive the regional Total Rewards strategy, ensuring alignment with Under Armour's global rewards philosophy while adapting programs to local market conditions, regulatory requirements and business needs. This role will be responsible for benefits, compensation and global mobility programs across EMEA and will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal and business leaders to deliver competitive, compliant and scalable reward solutions that support attraction, retention and engagement of talent.
Operating in a highly matrixed environment, the Benefits Lead must balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR partners across both corporate and retail populations.

Your Impact

Benefits

• Lead implementation, administration and renewal of benefit programs across EMEA, including governance, compliance, risk management, employee communications, and education initiatives.


• Oversee the benefits enrollment lifecycle, including new enrollments, coverage changes, and terminations, in collaboration with local HR Operations teams. Partner with HR Operations and the HR Pod model to design, implement, and continuously enhance effective onboarding and offboarding benefits processes.


• Work with HR Ops and Systems Team to ensure benefits are properly configured and integrated with UA and Vendor Systems.


• Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, vendors, and country teams to administer statutory, company-sponsored, and vendormanaged leave programs, ensuring compliant case management, accurate pay and benefits continuation, timely documentation, and consistent teammate experience.


• Support the continuous improvement of regional leave administration processes, including intake, eligibility determination, employee communications, return‑to‑work and accommodation coordination, vendor and broker management, data tracking, and escalation of complex cases, while ensuring clear accountability and effective collaboration with local HR and business partners.


• Evaluate benefit offerings regularly and recommend enhancements based on market trends, business needs, statutory changes and employee feedback.


• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, consultants, leave administrators and external vendors, ensuring high service levels, compliance and cost effectiveness.

Regulatory Compliance

• Partner with HR, Legal and business leaders to support compliance with the CLAs, EU Pay Transparency Directive and other emerging reward‑related legislation across EMEA.


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of compensation, benefits, leave of absence and employment regulations, as well as market practices within key EMEA countries.


• Ensure all compensation, benefit and leave programs are administered in accordance with local country requirements and corporate governance standards.

Global Mobility

• Support and coordinate global mobility programs and assignments across the EMEA region.


• Partner with external providers and internal stakeholders (Global US team) to ensure compliant and effective mobility practices and employee support.

Financial Management

• Oversee benefits invoicing and collaborate with Procurement and FP&A to reconcile vendor payments and ensure accurate, timely invoice processing.


• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities related to compensation, benefits, leave of absence and mobility programs.


• Monitor program costs and recommend actions to maximize return on investment while maintaining market competitiveness.

Analytics & Insights

• Analyze & audit compensation, benefits, leave and workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.


• Develop data‑driven recommendations and insights to support business decision‑making and reward program effectiveness.


• Produce regular reports, dashboards and presentations for HR and business leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong consulting, influencing and relationship‑building skills with the ability to partner effectively at all organizational levels.


• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.


• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.


• Advanced Excel skills


• Strong project management and change management skills.


• Experience working with leading HR tools and technology – including AI advancements


• Fluency in English required. Dutch and/or another European language strongly preferred.


• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.


• Minimum of 8 years of progressive Total Rewards experience within an international, multinational environment.


• Significant experience leading benefits programs, including leave of absence administration, combined with exposure to compensation and global mobility.


• Proven experience supporting multiple countries across the EMEA region.


• Experience managing reward programs for both corporate and retail employee populations preferred.


• Experience within retail, consumer products, apparel, sporting goods or similarly dynamic international organizations preferred.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam office.


• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in‑office per week.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

€70,000.00-€95,000.00 EUR
Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.


• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts


• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.


• 38 hour working week


• Hybrid work


• 28 days holiday


• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.


• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].