Senior Manager, International Benefits 6 month FTC

London, England, United Kingdom

1/7/2025

Senior Manager, International Benefits - 6 month Fixed term contract

UK (London, Manchester)

We have a question for you - and it’s something we’re really passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for, it’s our north star.

But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let’s take a look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this – and the ‘how’.

Deep connections, better outcomes We have deep relationships with over 400 leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients’ problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side-by-side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.

Flexibility Life is busy and we appreciate that. We’re often juggling work, family, and personal commitments. We do everything we can to support our people in prioritising what matters to them while also working on high-impact projects that they’ll love.

People-first Great solutions start with great people. And those great people are at their best when they’re empowered to be their true authentic selves. Through leading with kindness and empathy, and striving for equity, we’re able to create better experiences for our people and our clients. Our culture is central to everything we do - encouraging passion and adventure, adaptiveness, and diversity of thought. Inclusion, diversity and equity is at the top of our agenda, we have created a community where we empower our team to be the best version of themselves.

Rewards There’s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!

Take a look at the role below and if something sparks your interest, apply!

The opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned global benefits manager to serve as the lead subject matter expert on all things benefits for our European locations, helping to set the strategic direction, drive the execution, and oversee the day-to-day administration of benefits programs.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Benefits, this individual will support Slalom's people-first culture by ensuring our benefits offering is market-competitive, compliant, scalable, and delivered cost-effectively. We are looking for a leader to drive process improvements and broader efficiencies and provide advice and guidance to employees and local HR and leadership teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day management of Slalom's benefits and wellbeing programs in our European locations in partnership with key internal partners and external vendors
• Support the creation, launch, and evolution of employee benefit offerings that are competitive, compliant, and fiscally sound in countries where Slalom expands
• Manage vendor and broker relationships and renewal activity
• Oversee benefit changes and implementations as needed
• Develop and execute an effective benefit communication strategy
• Collaborate with Slalom's Global People team and country leaders to ensure benefits offering remains compliant, competitive, and innovative
• Utilise technology to drive process improvements and efficiencies, and enhance the employee experience
• Manage, coach, and develop members of the benefits team
• Support strategic global projects as needed
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Comprehensive understanding of and experience with employee benefits practices, principles, laws, and regulations in Europe
• Experience working in a multinational organisation across multiple groups, including People Business Partners, Operations, Legal, Finance, etc., and proven ability to develop strong partnerships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be in the details and hands-on in the day-to-day management of benefits as needed
• Prior experience managing, coaching, and developing people.
• Ability to lead and guide multiple benefit and wellbeing vendors to ensure alignment with both business and employee needs
• Flexibility and diplomacy to manage challenging and complex situations
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Experience with benefits technology platforms
  
  

About Us

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 45 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organisations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honoured to be consistently recognised as a great place to work by Glassdoor and being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running.

Since opening our doors in London in 2014, and then the launch of our Manchester office in 2019, it’s been an unforgettable journey. What’s more, we’re at an exciting stage of our growth in the UK, Germany and now Ireland, with our first office launching in Dublin in 2023 and we’re looking for great people who want to be part of that adventure. Our employees are at the heart of delivering impactful and meaningful work for our clients and helping them to reach for and realise their vision.

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