Head of Benefits and Operations (Global)

Head of Benefits & Pensions Operations (Global)

London (Hybrid - 3 days office)

£100,000-£130,000

Contract: 9-month FTC

The Role

A senior global leadership role responsible for overseeing benefits and pensions operations across multiple regions during a critical period.

You will take ownership of UK and US benefits delivery, lead a global team, and ensure seamless operations while driving strategic alignment, system integration, and improvements across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global benefits and pensions operations across UK, US, and wider regions
• Oversee annual benefits enrolment (UK & US) and ensure smooth delivery
• Manage and develop an international team
• Drive global alignment of benefits programmes and vendor strategy
• Lead benefits activity within M&A and transformation projects
• Act as benefits lead on Workday integration and system changes
• Manage vendor relationships, brokers, and external providers
• Ensure compliance with global regulations and governance standards
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and senior stakeholders
• Deliver strong colleague experience and communication across benefits

The Ideal Candidate

• Extensive global benefits and pensions leadership experience
• Strong UK and US benefits knowledge (essential)
• Proven experience managing international teams
• Background in large, complex, multi-region organisations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in transformation, M&A, and change environments
• Familiarity with Workday and benefits platforms (e.g. AON, Bswift)
• Hands-on, proactive leader able to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills

Interested? Apply today!

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