At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative benefits programs across EMEA.
- Company: Join Iron Mountain, a global leader in total rewards and employee experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, comprehensive health plans, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on professional development and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Shape the future of benefits while making a real impact on employee experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in benefits strategy, leadership skills, and proficiency in English required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager, Benefits (Regional Lead) to join our Global Total Rewards team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving regional benefits strategy, leading a high‑performing team, and ensuring the financial sustainability and compliance of all benefit programs across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). You will join a dynamic and collaborative Total Rewards team dedicated to fostering an inclusive and competitive employee experience that supports our "Mountaineers" across the globe.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Leadership: Lead and mentor a regional benefits team to design and deliver compliant, financially sustainable benefits and time-off programs aligned with global frameworks.
- Financial & Data Management: Oversee budgets, annual plan renewals, and cost-sharing strategies; leverage data analytics to manage cost drivers and mitigate risks.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict regulatory compliance, financial controls, accurate documentation, and successful audits across all regional jurisdictions.
- Operational Excellence: Drive a "frictionless" employee experience by optimizing vendor management (KPIs), billing, data feeds, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with the Sr. Director of International Benefits, global brokers, and local HR, finance, and business leaders to communicate plan changes and market programs effectively.
- M&A & Benchmarking: Support M&A activities and regularly benchmark benefits to maintain competitive total rewards in a changing landscape.
What You Will Bring
- Progressive experience in benefits strategy and administration.
- Leadership: Proven people management and team development skills.
- Language Skills: Full professional proficiency (written and oral) in English.
- Technical Savvy: Experience leveraging benefits technology platforms and people analytics to drive insights, improve decision-making, and elevate the employee experience.
- Change Management: A change‑management mindset with the relationship‑building and influencing skills necessary to drive regional benefits transformation.
- Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of the financial metrics and drivers that impact program costs.
- Execution Focus: An outcome‑oriented operational approach with the ability to act decisively and deliver results.
- Communication Skills: Strong capability to develop and execute clear, concise strategic benefits communications that make it easy for Mountaineers to understand and utilize their benefits.
What We Offer
- Work‑Life Balance: Flexible work options to support a healthy work‑life balance.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
- Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization.
Ready to shape the future of benefits at Iron Mountain? Click "Apply" to start your journey with us today!
Senior Manager, Benefits (Regional Lead) in Charlton Kings employer: Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong focus on work-life balance, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a collaborative culture, the company fosters an inclusive environment where 'Mountaineers' can thrive. As a Senior Manager, Benefits (Regional Lead), you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while driving strategic initiatives across EMEA, ensuring both personal and organisational success.
