Sr. Manager, Benefits EMEA

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Job Function:
Human Resources

Job Sub Function:
Total Rewards

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr.

Manager, Benefits EMEA, located in Leeds, UK.

The Sr.

Manager, Benefits EMEA is a key member of the Global Benefits Center of Excellence (COE), responsible for shaping and executing the benefits strategy across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.

This role partners closely with HR, business leaders, finance, legal, and external vendors to design, implement, and optimize competitive and compliant benefits programs that support employee wellbeing and business performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the employee experience at scale, helping DePuy Synthes attract, retain, and engage top talent across diverse markets.

The successful candidate will balance global strategy with local market needs, ensuring benefits programs remain innovative, compliant, and relevant to employees throughout the region.

The role aligns with the broader Total Rewards discipline, which is responsible for benefits design, administration, vendor management, and reward program effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead the development and execution of the EMEA benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with global Total Rewards objectives and local market requirements.



* Design, implement, and govern regional benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement, risk benefits, allowances, and wellbeing initiatives.



* Establish and maintain local benefits policies across EMEA countries, ensuring compliance with applicable employment, tax, and regulatory requirements.



* Evaluate benefits competitiveness through market benchmarking and analytics, making recommendations to enhance employee value proposition and program effectiveness.



* Partner with HR and business leaders to identify emerging workforce needs and translate insights into innovative benefits solutions.



* Manage relationships with benefit providers, consultants, brokers, and third-party administrators to ensure high-quality s...