Senior International Benefits Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the complete benefits lifecycle for EMEA markets, which includes procurement, renewals, plan design, vendor/broker management, and employee support.

• Act as the regional authority, ensuring that benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and relevant to local markets.

• Collaborate with Legal, Payroll, Product, CX, and Revenue teams to introduce benefits in new EMEA markets.

• Assist in the benefits components for 12 anticipated new-country launches in FY27.

• Establish and maintain relationships with local brokers, carriers, and benefits providers throughout EMEA.

• Negotiate terms, assess plan options, and guarantee value for clients and employees.

• Monitor benefits enrollment, utilization, and cost data across EMEA markets.

• Leverage data insights to guide plan design, pinpoint improvement opportunities, and report on portfolio health.

• Assume increasing responsibility for the operational cadence of the benefits program, which includes coordination, goal-setting, stakeholder reporting, and process design.

• Develop scalable processes for managing international benefits.

• Incorporate benefits decisions into the larger international strategy.

• Represent benefits in country expansion planning and discussions with clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in international benefits, with extensive knowledge of EMEA markets (UK, EU, and emerging markets).

• Proficient in benefits procurement, renewals, broker/vendor management, and plan design within a multi-country context.

• Proven experience in supporting or leading benefits launches in new markets.

• Strong comprehension of EMEA regulatory frameworks pertaining to employee benefits and statutory obligations.

• Experience managing relationships with brokers and carriers, including RFPs, renewals, and contract negotiations.

• Ability to analyze benefits data, including enrollment, utilization, and cost, and convert insights into actionable recommendations.

• Background in program or project management, including process development, defining rhythms, and coordinating various stakeholders.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building initiatives from the ground up.

• Excellent communication skills across different time zones and cultures.

• Self-motivated and proactive.

• Alignment with Justworks' COGIS values: Camaraderie, Openness, Grit, Integrity, and Simplicity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Wellness program offerings.

• Company retreats.

• Supportive and entrepreneurial work culture.

• Opportunity to engage with and learn from leaders in the startup community.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• Reasonable accommodations for employees based on sincerely held religious beliefs and other protected reasons.