We are currently looking for a Senior Benefits Analyst to support ongoing activities as well as lead various projects and continuous improvement as a part of our existing Total Rewards team. You will work closely with the rest of the People team and key stakeholders to identify and address the main challenges and act as an expert adviser for the region. The primary focus of this senior role will be to drive benefits benchmarking, lead benefits harmonization during mergers and acquisitions (M&A;), and oversee strategic vendor and broker relationships.

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

Benefits Harmonization & M&A;:

Lead the analysis, integration, and harmonization of benefits programs during mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring initiatives across Europe.

Market Benchmarking

Conduct thorough data analyses and frequent market benchmarking on the effectiveness, competitiveness, and fairness of existing benefits programs to make recommendations aligned with the overall reward strategy.

Vendor & Broker Management:

Serve as the primary point of contact for external brokers and insurance vendors, negotiating renewals, managing performance, and ensuring optimal service delivery.

Strategic Guidance

Partner with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and regional Leadership teams to provide expert guidance and develop solutions for complex benefits-related issues.

Communication & Training:

Improve internal benefits communications, update our knowledge base documentation, and train internal stakeholders on our reward system and benefits offering.

System & Process Improvement:

Support further system improvement projects and ensure high compliance with regional regulatory requirements.





TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

Experience

Proven experience in compensation and benefits topics with Regional focus; experience in high-growth tech companies is highly preferred.

M&A; Expertise:

Demonstrated experience supporting or leading benefits harmonization activities within M&A; projects.

Vendor Management

Strong background in vendor, broker, and insurance contract management and negotiations.

Methodologies

Experience in major survey methods, job evaluation methodologies, and benefits valuation models.

Analytical Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to interpret and visualize data with deep accuracy.

Project Management

Proven program and project management experience with a structured, detail-oriented, and holistic approach to problem-solving.

Communication

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt complex benefits messages to different regional audiences.

Tools & Language:

Workday knowledge is a plus. Fluency in English is a must.

Education

University degree in a relevant field (HR, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent).

BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

Adaptable working arrangements

Sabbatical & special leave policies

WeRoad partnership

Birthday, 24th + 31st December off

Mobility Credit

Health Insurance

Employee assistance program

Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.

📌 Senior Benefits Analyst (Madrid)
🏢 Freenow
📍 Madrid