Senior Manager, Global Benefits

You'll own Dataiku's global benefits programs across all countries where the company operates, with the goal of benefits that help win AI talent, feel consistent and fair wherever people work, meet local requirements, and stay financially sustainable. The role sets benefits strategy with the Global Total Rewards Lead, partners with Finance, Legal, Payroll and brokers, and leads day-to-day benefits operations. Location: EMEA - Remote. Reports to: Global Total Rewards Lead.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the global benefits philosophy with the Global Total Rewards Lead; Design and manage health, retirement, insurance, leave and wellbeing programs across entities and EOR countries; Lead annual renewals, broker and carrier relationships, and RFPs; Ensure plans meet local rules in every country, including US compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500) and statutory and collective-agreement obligations in Europe and beyond; Own the global benefits budget and forecasts with Finance; Oversee enrollment, life events, leaves, payroll and HRIS integrations, and EOR coordination; Use AI agents and workflows to automate enrollment, eligibility checks, reconciliations and employee questions; Set up benefits for new countries, EOR entity conversions, and acquisitions; Build benefits guides, open-enrollment campaigns and manager resources

Requirements

Extensive global benefits experience in a global, high-growth tech or enterprise software company; Deep expertise in benefits design, renewals, vendor/broker management and benchmarking across multiple countries; Strong, hands-on US benefits compliance experience, plus experience with European programs and statutory requirements, including UK and French benefits and pensions; Experience managing benefits through both owned entities and Employer of Record providers (e.g. Deel, Remote); A track record of building or transforming benefits programs, not just administering them; Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional projects (Finance, Legal, Payroll) in lean, fast-moving environments; Strong analytical skills for cost modeling and claims analysis

Nice to have

Workday experience; Real curiosity for AI and automation