Global Senior Benefits Specialist
I am proud to be partnering with a global organisation undergoing significant growth to appoint a Senior Benefits Specialist to join their international People team. This is a high growth opportunity supporting a complex, multi‑country EMEA footprint within a well-established, people‑focused business.
The role is based in London and works closely with global HR, Benefits, Payroll and cross-functional stakeholders. The successful person will take ownership of day‑to‑day benefits operations across multiple jurisdictions, while contributing to global initiatives and future enhancements as the organisation continues to scale.
The Opportunity
This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can balance multiple priorities, and brings a detail‑driven approach to benefits operations. You will coordinate directly with external benefits providers, maintain high-quality service delivery, and support global projects that drive continuous improvement.
You will play a key role in the administration, governance, and evolution of benefits programs across several EMEA markets, partnering with a collaborative leadership team and stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Operations
- Manage end-to-end benefits processes across several EMEA locations.
- Coordinate with regional brokers and vendors, ensuring timely updates, issue resolution and renewal cycles.
- Maintain compliance-focused documentation, audit readiness, and data integrity across systems.
- Monitor shared inbox queries, escalating and resolving matters within agreed timelines.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to global benefits initiatives and transformations.
- Develop analytics and insights on benefit utilisation and benchmarking.
- Support statutory, internal and external audit requirements.
- Partner with HR, HRIS, Legal and Payroll to ensure accuracy, alignment and smooth workflows.
- Prepare data for system integrations and benefit interfaces.
- Maintain and update process documentation, policies, and procedures.
What the client is looking for
- 3-5+ years’ experience in Benefits, HR or Payroll within a multi‑country environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Exceptional analytical capability and attention to detail.
- Clear, effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
- A proactive, self-directed approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to shape and influence benefits across a broad EMEA region.
- High visibility within a global People function.
- Strong compensation package including bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
- A collaborative, forward-thinking team in a high‑growth organisation.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
