Benefits Manager I Human Resources I Core Operations

Benefits Manager I Human Resources I Core Operations

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

This Employee Benefits Manager role based in Frankfurt will play a key role in the continuing development and delivery of FTI’s Employee Benefits strategy across our Central & Western Europe locations. Reporting directly into the EMEA Benefits Director, you will be benefit lead across the health, wellbeing, lifestyle, risk and pension offering to employees. In a region that spans 20 offices in 17 countries, this is a fast-paced role offering real variety as well as a genuine opportunity to impact and support FTI’s wider objective of attracting, retaining and engaging the best talent.

It’s an exciting time to join the team with a number of high priority projects including the roll out of benefit platforms, set up in new countries, and a continuing build out of the benefit offering. FTI is a rapidly growing, flexible and highly dynamic professional services firm, with an impressive track record of success. This role offers extensive opportunities to develop new skills, broaden experience and a chance to make an impact and bring real value across the board as the business continues to invest in its reward strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all benefit matters in Germany, France, Benelux and Nordic countries, working with external local brokers and providers, and successfully manage current benefits programmes for these countries, benchmarking, renewals, internal processes, data oversight and associated communications.
• Lead and/or support a variety of in country and region-wide benefit and pension projects including implementation of new benefits to specific countries, benefit harmonisation exercises, automation of benefit enrolments/onboarding and exits/offboarding.
• Oversee vendor negotiations, renewals, and service-level agreements to optimize program costs and efficiency.
• Partner effectively with the HR Service Centre, local HR Business Partners, payroll, international mobility, internal communications, finance and tax teams to ensure effective delivery of the benefits programmes across client group.
• Ensure the global benefits strategy is maintained and complied with in each country and manage local expectations and aspirations appropriately.
• Design, build, communicate and deliver upskilling initiatives, communications collateral and training to ensure consistent knowledge and processes across the region.
• Point of contact for benefits questions, ensuring they are all answered in a timely and efficient manner.
• Contribute to broader HR benefit initiatives, such as health and wellbeing, and governance.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), gym and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Ability to operate effectively in a busy, fast-paced innovative environment subject to multiple shifting priorities.
• Diligent, methodical and organised approach to work complimented by a high attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of individuals at different levels of seniority.
• Be innovative and resourceful, with an aptitude for continuous improvement.
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility and drive task completion.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Collaborative team player – flexible and adaptable

Basic Qualifications

Graduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and qualification.

Several years demonstrable experience in employee benefits and pensions across Continental Europe within fast moving corporate or professional services environments.

Management of benefit implementation projects – including project planning, employee communication and building supporting processes.

Strong background in benefits governance, compliance and policy development.

Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is essential, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of supporting flexible benefits portals (experience of Darwin is beneficial).

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), gym and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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At FTI Consulting, our goal is to attract, hire, acquire, develop and, most importantly, retain the best and most talented people in the world. As our company continues to grow, we remain focused on building and maintaining a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, union affiliation, genetic information, sex, citizenship status, or any other factor prohibited by law.