Employee Benefits Manager - Europe, Benefits Experience & Technology (BXT)
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is looking for an experienced Employee Benefits Manager to join our Europe Benefits team. Based in London, this role will shape, lead, and deliver benefit programs that meet the needs of our diverse and rapidly growing workforce across multiple European countries.
We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to design and manage benefit programs that align with Amazon's global strategy, while adapting to local requirements and market practices.
This role requires occasional travel.
Relocation package can be offered
Key job responsibilities
• Lead Country Benefits Strategy: Own the strategy and management of benefit plans in selected European countries. You'll ensure programs meet local statutory requirements, reflect market standards, and align with Amazon's global benefits philosophy.
• Program Design & Implementation: Develop benefit proposals, lead vendor selection and setup, manage end-to-end implementation, and ensure smooth transitions through stabilization.
• Compliance & Governance: Monitor compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Track costs, evaluate competitiveness, and manage financial impact and funding needs.
• Stakeholder Consulting: Be a trusted advisor to Human Resources (HR), Employee Relations (ER), Payroll, and the wider Benefits teams. Work with internal partners and vendors to deliver high-quality programs.
• Communication & Influence: Champion the value of benefits programs. Propose design improvements and influence stakeholders to secure alignment and approvals.
• Vendor Management: Set standards for vendor performance, monitor service delivery, and ensure timely issue resolution.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field
• Proven experience managing multi-country benefits programs
• Deep knowledge of benefit design and administration, including healthcare, pensions, payroll integration, and tax implications
• Experience leading teams and managing large-scale projects from design through execution
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Hands-on experience with large, global employee benefits programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Fluency in European languages is a plus.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in ambiguous situations
• Strong organizational skills with a sharp attention to detail
• Demonstrated success in vendor management and driving performance improvements
• Experience building scalable operational processes and partnerships
• Solid understanding of Europe regional benefits landscape
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