Benefits Lead EMEA

Are you an experienced benefits professional looking to influence and enhance employee wellbeing across a diverse EMEA population? I am seeking a skilled Benefits Lead on behalf of my client within the fintech sector for a 12 month fixed term contract to take ownership of the region's benefits strategy, operations, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As the Benefits Lead for EMEA, you will manage a broad portfolio of employee benefit programmes including health, welfare and life plans, defined contribution and defined benefit pensions, and wellness initiatives. You will work closely with HR, brokers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure benefits are competitive, compliant, accessible, and well‑communicated.

This is a high-impact role with responsibility for annual cycles, financial stewardship, vendor management, and ongoing programme enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual EMEA benefits enrolment process, including system set‑up, communications, vendor preparation and relationship management.
  * Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders such as HR Operations, HRIS, Legal, Communications and CSR.
  * Collect, analyse, and summarise employee benefits data to provide insights and management reporting.
  * Manage the regional benefits budget and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
  * Partner with external consultants and brokers to design, evaluate, price and implement benefits programmes.
  * Produce reporting and cost projections to support recommendations and ensure effective governance.
  * Lead annual renewal activities, ensuring robust evaluation of costs, plan design, data needs and communication strategies.
  * Develop and deliver clear communication and training materials for new and existing programmes.
  * Act as the escalation point for benefits-related queries and support leaders in resolving issues.
  * Stay current with benefits legislation and market trends across EMEA; analyse implications and advise on required actions.
  * Support ad-hoc benefits or budget-related projects as needed.

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• 6+ years of experience managing benefits across the EMEA region.
  * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to confidentiality.
  * The ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholders.
  * Confidence navigating complex data and contributing to strategic decision-making.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.