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.
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