About the role

Responsibilities

Own annual and quarterly benefits budgeting, cost planning, forecasting, and ongoing cost control
Analyse utilisation trends and vendor reports to identify optimisation opportunities
Support Finance with accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Lead vendor relationships, managing renewal cycles, pricing negotiations, RFPs, and provider transitions
Lead benefit setup in new countries including research, design, benchmarking, and legal compliance
Conduct ongoing market benchmarking to ensure benefits competitiveness across all operating regions
Analyse market data and employee feedback to recommend design improvements
Serve as escalation point for complex employee benefit issues and oversee statutory compliance

Requirements

5+ years in Benefits or Total Rewards roles within multinational organisations
Solid expertise in benefits administration, compliance, and statutory reporting
Proven experience setting up benefits in new markets and managing vendor transitions
Background in benefits benchmarking, analytics, and data-driven recommendations
Strong project management skills for complex, cross-regional topics
Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-changing international environment