EMEA Benefits Manager

Set strategy and manage EMEA Benefits specifically the Budapest Benefits programme. Complete regular benchmarking, reporting, design reviews and renewals. Partner with key stakeholder groups to improve the employee value proposition and engagement in employee benefits. Manage a range of benefit vendors; activities will include regular meetings/reviews, monitoring service levels, service improvements, change control and risk management on an on-going basis. Review industry best practice and legislative updates to inform Firm benefits policy and design. Work with procurement and legal teams to complete contract renewals and associated negotiations. Support the onboarding process for new vendors, working closely with HRIT and risk management. Manage vendors completion of relevant technology security due diligence reviews. Work closely with consultant partners and lead RFP processes. Responsible for project management and delivery of all relevant benefit projects. Review and propose enhancements, streamlining and efficiency to all EMEA benefit processes. Prepare written presentations and communications and present verbally to audiences of all sizes and levels. Provide strategic support HR Business Partners and clients with complex benefits queries. Day to day operational management (including responding to complex employee queries) Manage the delivery of Benefits Annual Enrolment both regionally and locally as well as any other enrolment windows throughout the course of the year. Support broader team with ad hoc projects and tasks. At least 7+ years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role Excellent communication skills with established business written and verbal skills. Ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation, including senior management, key business sponsors and with external service providers. High-level organizational skills with a structured work style, methodical thinker, with strong attention to detail. Ability to take initiative and display problem solving capability with a can-do attitude. Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task priorities. Execution driven mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities to ensure milestones are met. Appropriate assertiveness with excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills. Enthusiasm with solid motivation, customer/ key stakeholders focussed, proactive and willing to take ownership and go the extra mile to achieve high quality of outputs and service. A team oriented approach with the willingness to support team members and foster a positive working environment. 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.