Senior Benefits Manager, EMEA

Job Summary

We are looking for a Sr. Benefits Manager to join our Global Total Rewards Team. The successful individual will have a generalized focus on EMEA strategy and benefit programs and will report directly to the Director, Global Benefits. This role manages a team of subject matter experts and will work alongside our regional benefit program managers in the U.S. and APAC to help create a cohesive, employee-forward global benefits strategy for NetApp. We are seeking a colleague who enjoys working independently but collaboratively in a team environment within a fast-paced and dynamic company.

• With the help of experienced individual contributors on your team, drive the strategic evolution and execution of our benefit programs in 21 EMEA countries in line with NetApp’s strategy, culture, and values


• Pension management/oversight


• Ensure compliance and achieve equitable and competitive benefits in-region


• Establish and measure key benefits program metrics


• Design and proactively recommend benefit programs by assessing NetApp’s needs, reviewing market and general industry practices and trends, and analyzing cost impact/effectiveness


• Be continuously on the lookout for process improvement with our internal cross-functional partners or external vendors


• Work with Global Procurement Services to build and maintain workable flows for contract renewals and implementations


• Own/manage the annual EMEA financial planning and forecasting in cooperation with local partners, consultants, and SMEs


• Lead and manage projects with cross-functional stakeholders (VP of Total Rewards and Wellbeing, our CHRO, HRBPs, Business Unit leaders, HRLT, People Operations, Payroll, Finance, etc.)


• Support regional M&A or divestiture initiatives in conjunction with leadership, business partners and various stakeholders for a successful integration and transition of benefits


• Lead, plan and coordinate effective communications and benefits education


• Help/support other global programs 

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experienced leadership in benefits strategy, administration and communications for multiple European countries (technology environment preferred)


• 3+ years of people-management experience (global experience preferred)


• Experience with effectively scaling a global function to support the company’s business goals and growth, with a strong awareness of best practices


• Proven track record of managing benefit plans and providers in EMEA


• Experience working with senior stakeholders on delivery of benefit programs


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to make recommendations and decisions; Excel expertise is required


• Experience benchmarking benefits programs vs. the tech market and using the information in program design and updates


• Ability to manage multiple ambiguous projects through completion, on time and on budget, and to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment


• Hands-on experience with Mergers & Acquisitions


• Superior language, written and oral, communication skills required

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