HCM, EMEA Benefits Manager, Director (AVP equivalent) at Morgan Stanley

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Benefits, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Data Analysis, Market Benchmarking, Contract Negotiation, HRIT Coordination, Process Improvement, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Detail Orientation, Problem Solving, Engagement Strategies, Strategic Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Own and evolve the full lifecycle of EMEA Benefits programming - from design and benchmarking to renewals and delivery. Conduct regular market benchmarking and data-driven reviews to ensure our benefits remain competitive and compelling. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance the employee value proposition and drive engagement. Manage a diverse portfolio of benefit vendors, ensuring service excellence, continuous improvement, and robust risk management. Stay ahead of industry trends and legislative changes to inform policy updates and benefit design. Partner with Procurement and Legal teams to lead contract negotiations and renewals. Oversee vendor onboarding, including HRIT and risk management coordination and technology security due diligence. Lead RFP processes and maintain strong relationships with external consultants. Drive benefit-related projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely and effective delivery. Identify and implement process enhancements to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Develop and deliver strategic communications that elevate the employee experience. Provide expert support to HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders on complex benefits queries. Manage day-to-day operations, including resolution of employee enquiries. Manager the delivery of enrolment and implementation campaigns across the region, as well as other enrolment windows throughout the year. Support the broader team with ad hoc initiatives and cross-functional projects. An experienced Employee Benefits professional with 7+ years of experience. An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills. Confident engaging across all levels of the organisation, including senior management, business sponsors and external service providers. Highly organised and methodical, with a keen eye for detail. Proactive and solution-oriented, with a can-do attitude and the ability to take initiative. Able to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities with composure and focus. Execution-driven, with a focus on meeting milestones and delivering results. Appropriately assertive with excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Enthusiastic and motivated, with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to high-quality service. A collaborative team player who fosters a positive working environment and supports colleagues. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the full lifecycle of EMEA Benefits programming, ensuring competitive and compelling offerings. Manage vendor relationships and drive benefit-related projects from concept to completion.