Senior Global Benefits Manager – 12‑Month Contract

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Global Benefits Manager on a 12‑month contract to lead strategic benefits initiatives across the EMEA region for a leading financial services organisation. The role is hybrid, offering a day‑rate of £350‑£480 and will involve close partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the EMEA Benefits team to review, redesign and enhance benefits policies and procedures.
• Lead end‑to‑end project management of benefits initiatives, from scoping through implementation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, risks, dependencies and governance frameworks.
• Oversee financial tracking, invoice management, cost reconciliation, budgeting and forecasting.
• Produce high‑quality reporting and executive‑level presentations to support decision‑making.
• Ensure accurate documentation of benefits plans, processes and controls in line with compliance and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and third‑party providers to deliver EMEA‑wide projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, governance and reporting transparency.

Required profile

• 7+ years’ experience in Benefits, HR Operations, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering complex, multi‑stream projects in a matrix environment.
• Strong knowledge of benefits operations and governance, preferably with EMEA exposure.
• Experience managing financials, including cost tracking, invoices and budget oversight.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including senior leadership engagement.
• Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business or a related field; professional qualifications in Project Management or HR are a plus.
• Background in financial services or a global organisation is desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive day‑rate (£350‑£480) and a 12‑month contract.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to lead high‑impact benefits projects for a global financial services leader.