Benefits Specialist - EMEA

We are looking for an experienced Benefits Specialist to join our HR team and lead the design, administration, and communication of employee benefits programs across the EMEA region. This role, based in India, will serve as a key partner to HR teams throughout the region, ensuring that benefits offerings are not only compliant with local regulations but also competitive and tailored to the diverse needs of our employees across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The Benefits Specialist will manage a wide range of benefits, from healthcare and retirement plans to wellness initiatives and paid time off programs, while ensuring they align with the cultural and legal requirements of each country in the EMEA region. Key Responsibilities: Benefits Strategy & Administration: Lead day-to-day operations for benefits programs in the EMEA region (healthcare, pensions, life insurance, wellness, etc.). Partner with regional HR teams to tailor benefits to employee needs and local benchmarks. Vendor & Provider Management: Manage relationships with insurance, pension, and wellness vendors. Ensure service delivery meets agreed SLAs and handle escalations. Compliance & Regulations: Stay ahead of regulatory changes in countries like the UK, France, Germany, UAE, and South Africa. Ensure all benefits meet local labor, tax, and healthcare laws. Managing Country-Specific Benefits such as statutory pensions, medical insurance,state health coverages, maternity leave, meal vouchers, health insurance, end of service gratuity. Wellness & Employee Engagement: Design wellness initiatives tailored to regional cultures. Organize campaigns like mental health awareness and stress management. Pension & Retirement Programs: Oversee compliance and employee education on retirement plans across regions. Benefits Communication: Build effective comms strategies (emails, webinars, FAQs) to help employees understand and maximize their benefits. Global Collaboration & Reporting: Align EMEA programs with global HR strategy. Track KPIs and report on cost-efficiency and engagement. Cost Optimization: Evaluate ROI on benefit offerings. Recommend enhancements that balance employee value with cost.

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