Benefits Manager

Job Description

Job Title :
Associate Director Benefits

Location :
Wrexham-hybrid (preference) also open to London-hybrid

• Partner with the HR Director to develop and execute the EMEA benefits strategy that aligns with global business objectives and financial discipline.
• Conduct market and competitor analyses to ensure benefit programs remain best-in-class and support talent attraction and retention within the financial services sector.
• Provide expert guidance on benefits design, vendor strategy, and governance frameworks, ensuring programs adhere to both local market regulations and corporate risk standards.
• Serve as an advisor for EMEA benefits strategy during M&A, organizational changes, or policy harmonization efforts.

• Oversee the design, renewal, and management of core benefit programs (medical, risk, retirement, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits) across multiple EMEA markets.
• Assess program competitiveness, employee value, and cost-effectiveness using data-driven insights and financial modeling.
• Partner with finance, legal, and compliance to ensure benefit programs meet both regulatory obligations and internal audit requirements.
• Lead relationships with external brokers,...