Benefits Manager

Senior International Benefits Manager / Partner (6-Month FTC)

London (3 days in-office)

£80,000 – £100,000 (pro rata) or market-equivalent day rate

Start: July (flexible)

A leading Financial Services business is seeking a Senior International Benefits Manager / Partner to join on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend or convert to a permanent role (subject to budget approval).

Role Overview

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced benefits specialist to take ownership of international benefits and global mobility across a growing, complex global footprint.

With increasing scale and complexity across regions, this role has evolved from sitting within the HRBP remit to requiring dedicated leadership. You will play a key role in both creating immediate capacity within the HR team and driving a more consistent, strategic global benefits framework.

What You’ll Be Doing

Benefits Administration & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day benefits administration across - 15 international locations
• Manage end-to-end processes including documentation, approvals, and system updates
• Ensure compliance and smooth delivery across all benefits processes
• Act as the central coordination point between HR, Legal, and external providers

Benefits Review & Optimisation

• Assess current benefits offerings across global regions
• Evaluate competitiveness and consistency across markets
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Introduce simple frameworks (e.g. RAG status tracking)
• Support development of a scalable global benefits strategy

Global Mobility

• Lead global mobility processes in partnership with Tax and Payroll
• Support relocations and international moves
• Ensure processes are efficient, compliant, and scalable

Broker & Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with brokers and in-country providers
• Assess current broker model effectiveness
• Support potential transition to a more centralised model
• Ensure high-quality service delivery across all vendors

Global Scope

You’ll support a diverse international footprint across:

• North America (New York, Jersey City, Boston, Chicago, Miami)
• Europe (London, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan)
• Asia-Pacific (Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Sydney)
• Middle East (Dubai, Riyadh)

London headcount: - 270

International headcount: -1,000

About You

• Strong experience within financial services (highly preferred)
• Deep knowledge of international benefits and legislation
• Proven experience managing end-to-end benefits renewal cycles
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Extensive vendor/broker management experience
• Exposure to global mobility processes
• A collaborative, hands-on approach with the ability to operate at pace

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role with real ownership and influence, shaping benefits strategy across a global organisation.

Interested or want to learn more? Get in touch.