International Benefits Manager

Job description

Location: London

Hybrid working

Permanent

Are you a hands-on, commercially minded benefits leader who thrives in complexity and genuinely loves getting into the detail and shaping the bigger picture?

If you want a role where you can build, refine, challenge, and elevate global benefits across multiple regions - this is it.

I am representing a client who are looking for a dynamic International Benefits Manager to own and evolve the global benefits offering across a Global scale. This role is ideal for someone who is excited by multi-country problem-solving, operational excellence, and making benefits a core part of the employee experience.

This is not a 'sit back and oversee' position.

This is for someone who wants to lead from the front, drive meaningful change, and work closely with a global team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the global benefits and pensions strategy across all international locations.
• Continuously review and refine benefits to reflect legislation, market trends, cost, and employee needs.
• Partner with HR and business leadership to strengthen the overall wellbeing and rewards offering.
• Ensure all global benefits programs meet regulatory, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls, including periodic audits and risk reviews.
• Support governance committees and prepare materials for senior leadership discussions.
• Own relationships with brokers, insurers, and benefits providers worldwide.
• Lead renewal cycles, negotiate terms, and manage service performance.
• Maintain a structured vendor management approach, including due diligence and risk assessment.
• Lead and develop an offshore benefits operations team to ensure smooth, accurate delivery.
• Build and refine end-to-end benefits processes in partnership with HR, Payroll, and other teams.
• Lead benefits integration for new locations, growth initiatives, and M&A activity.
• Create engaging communications that help employees understand and maximise their benefits.
• Act as the expert advisor for HR business partners, managers, and employees.
• Adapt messaging for global audiences and diverse cultures.

What You Bring

• 10+ years' international benefits experience, ideally with significant multi-country scope.
• Demonstrated success designing and delivering benefits and pension programs across the Globe.
• Strong technical knowledge of global benefits legislation and market norms.
• Deep experience with benefits operations - vendor management, payroll links, HRIS, and process design.
• Skilled in HR technology and data analytics; experience with automation or AI tools is an advantage.
• Experience leading offshore or outsourced teams.
• Bonus: familiarity with HRIS platforms or leading global benefits systems.

This role is perfect for someone who is:

• A doer - action-oriented, pragmatic, and willing to get hands-on.
• Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and changing priorities.
• Resilient, resourceful, and solutions-focused.
• A strong communicator who can influence at all levels.
• Detail-driven yet able to zoom out and think strategically.
• Collaborative, but also capable of taking full ownership and running with work independently.
• Passionate about delivering a great employee experience globally.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South East London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£100,000 Per Month

Published at

24-03-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English