Senior Manager, Benefits - EMEA and APAC
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Occupation TypeHuman resource managers and directors
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£52,900
(£27.13 per hour)
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Description
Who We Are
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
Working Conditions
Permanent, London Chiswick Park
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
What You’ll Do
We are seeking an experienced, globally minded Senior Manager, Benefits – EMEA and APAC to support the global benefits strategy; and lead the design and execution of employee benefits programs across EMEA and APAC.
This position is a member of the Benefits leadership team, partners closely with the VP, Global Benefits, and contributes to global benefits strategy development. The role owns regional and country-level benefits planning and execution, including compliance and employee experience, ensuring programs align with TKO’s Benefits guiding principles (well-being driven, affordable, accessible, and customizable). This role balances global consistency with local market relevance, serving as an advisor and partner to local HR, Finance, and business leadership.
Key Responsibilities
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
Working Conditions
Permanent, London Chiswick Park
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
What You’ll Do
We are seeking an experienced, globally minded Senior Manager, Benefits – EMEA and APAC to support the global benefits strategy; and lead the design and execution of employee benefits programs across EMEA and APAC.
This position is a member of the Benefits leadership team, partners closely with the VP, Global Benefits, and contributes to global benefits strategy development. The role owns regional and country-level benefits planning and execution, including compliance and employee experience, ensuring programs align with TKO’s Benefits guiding principles (well-being driven, affordable, accessible, and customizable). This role balances global consistency with local market relevance, serving as an advisor and partner to local HR, Finance, and business leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership Support
- Contribute to the annual global benefits strategy and planning process as a member of the Benefits Leadership Team.
- Lead regional (UK, EMEA, APAC) benefits planning and execution, aligned to the global strategy and principles.
- Provide regional insight, benchmarking, and recommendations to support program design and decision-making.
- Own the day-to-day management and execution of UK benefits programs, including plan administration, annual enrollment, employee support, and vendor performance.
- Recommend program design, cost management, and enhancements for the UK market.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for UK employee issues and vendor matters, resolving or elevating as appropriate.
- Support and oversee benefits execution across ~15 countries in EMEA and APAC, in partnership with local HR teams and external vendors.
- Ensure consistent delivery of key activities including enrollment, employee support, compliance coordination, and vendor management.
- Serve as escalation point for complex issues.
- Manage global broker relationship, ensuring service delivery meets expectations and aligns with global standards.
- Oversee local compliance activities, including statutory requirements, filings, and audits, in partnership with Legal and external advisors.
- Own UK benefits invoice processing and reconciliation, including coordination with vendors and Finance, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and issue resolution.
- Support a consistent, positive employee benefits experience, from onboarding through annual enrollment and throughout the year.
- Partner with VP, Global Benefits on global communications and lead regional and local benefits communications.
People Management
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.
- Manage one direct report, providing coaching, guidance, and development support.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certification a plus.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in UK benefits, and direct experience in multiple international markets.
- Interest in or experience using AI-enabled tools to improve benefits operations, reporting, employee experience, or vendor management is a plus.
- Experience operating in a global, matrixed environment, balancing global strategy with local execution.
- Strong vendor management and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present to audiences at all levels.
- Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms (Workday preferred).
- Managerial experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.