Global Employee Benefits Specialist

Are you our new colleague? We’re looking for a Global Employee Benefits Specialist at Randstad Global Amsterdam/hybrid/fulltime Are you a highly strategic & experienced employee benefits professional with a passion for designing, transforming, & leading complex initiatives on a global scale? Do you thrive in a dynamic international environment, shaping the future of employee well-being & directly impacting organizational success? Randstad, a global leader in the HR services industry, is seeking a Global Employee Benefits Specialist to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in defining & executing our global insurable employee benefits strategy, ensuring our programs are competitive, compliant, & aligned with our commitment to our people & our financial objectives. how you will contribute As our Global Employee Benefits Specialist, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, & implementing a holistic & forward-thinking global strategy for Randstad's insurable employee benefits. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our global workforce, ensuring our benefits portfolio is both efficient & effective. Your key responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership & Design: Craft, implement, & continuously refine a global strategy for efficient & effective insurable employee benefits risk financing, collaborating closely with key stakeholders across the organization. This includes managing a substantial global benefits budget & mitigating significant financial & operational risks associated with our worldwide insurable portfolio. Lead the design, development, & implementation of a Randstad-specific insurable employee benefits portfolio that aligns with our global vision & local needs, directly impacting the attraction, retention, & engagement of our employees across 38 countries. Set the strategic direction for all local Randstad insurable employee benefits plans, encompassing governance frameworks, policy development, & infrastructure, ensuring global consistency where appropriate, & local relevance. Complex Problem Solving & Risk Management: Develop & provide expert advice on insurable employee benefits risk prevention & mitigation plans, working in conjunction with relevant stakeholders. This requires navigating highly complex & ambiguous challenges stemming from diverse legal, fiscal, & market environments, & anticipating future trends. Stay abreast of changes in international human resources trends and proactively monitor individual country benefit legislation to identify potential issues, opportunities, and ensure robust compliance across our global footprint. Address intricate challenges such as the interplay of local regulations with global frameworks, managing cost escalation in diverse healthcare markets. Global Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Serve as the primary interface for local HR, captives and other departments on all insurable employee benefits-related topics, fostering strong partnerships and providing expert guidance. Collaborate closely with our global network of employee benefits specialists, ensuring consistent application of our strategy and best practices worldwide. This requires exceptional influencing skills to drive alignment and execution across a global matrix organization. Liaise directly with the captive manager for the placement and structure of reinsurance cover with our reinsurance captive. Global Project Leadership & Change Management: Lead global projects related to insurable employee benefits, from conceptualization through to successful implementation. This includes driving significant change management initiatives across diverse regions and functions, ensuring adoption and success of new programs. Develop benefits strategies with a long-term outlook (e.g., 3-5 years), anticipating future trends and their impact on our global workforce and financial health. what you will bring We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic professional who possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of global employee benefits, coupled with exceptional leadership and problem-solving capabilities. Your background should demonstrate: Extensive Expertise & Know-How: Significant and long-standing working experience (typically 10 years) in strategic insurable employee benefits roles, coupled with a strong grasp of underwriting, captive expertise, advanced actuarial concepts for benefits valuation and sophisticated risk assessment, and complex claims management processes related to insurable employee benefits. Proven Strategic Track Record: Demonstrable experience in strategically developing, transforming, and successfully driving the implementation of large-scale insurable benefits concepts within a complex, multi-national organization. Global Collaboration & Influence: Proven experience working with and coordinating brokers, pooling networks, and (re)insurers in placing insurable employee benefits plans internationally. You possess an exceptional ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, local HR teams, and external partners, often without direct authority, adept at building strong, credible relationships across all levels and functions of a global matrix organization. International Acumen: Extensive experience working in an international environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams. Possess a deep understanding of the intersection between employee benefits, corporate finance, legal frameworks, and risk management in a global context. Leadership & Autonomy: A self-starter with the ability to work independently while also excelling as a vital part of a virtual global team. You are adept at identifying complex business needs and emerging market developments, proactively offering innovative, pragmatic, and globally scalable solutions. Prioritization & Resilience: Exceptional ability to focus, prioritize, and manage multiple challenging deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment. You possess a pioneering mindset, coupled with the patience and adaptability required to navigate highly complex and ambiguous circumstances. education & skills A successfully completed Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a comparable field. Highly skilled in strategic project management, complex negotiation, & change management methodologies. Fluent in English, with proficiency in at least one additional language being a distinct advantage. travel Willingness to travel internationally as required to fulfill the responsibilities of this global role. your competencies Within Randstad we defined the following Leadership competencies: delighting people: connect people (client, talent, employee, society), building strong client relationships and delivering client-centric solutions. performing today: resourcefulness securing and developing resources effectively & efficiently. leading change: manages ambiguity operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. securing the future: drives vision & purpose painting a compelling picture of the vision & strategy that motivates others into action. strategic mindset: seeing ahead to future possibilities & translating them into breakthrough strategies creating clarity - showing line of sight: making sense of complex, high quantity & sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems & provides direction, is delegating and removing obstacles to get work done courage to challenge: shows courage & confidence to speak up skillfully, challenging others even when they are confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances what’s in it for you Randstad prioritizes its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes a flexible benefit budget, an attractive bonus scheme, & the option to participate in their Employee Share Purchase Plan. The company supports work-life balance through options for sabbatical leave or extra holidays & flexible working hours, including hybrid arrangements. Additional perks include attractive mobility arrangements, paid volunteering leave, & a generous budget for setting up a home office space with an internet allowance. Randstad is committed to fostering growth and development in a dynamic global environment, promoting an inclusive atmosphere where differences are valued, & teamwork is encouraged. We want our teams & talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety & confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work & flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging at randstad here . If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our recruitment business partner: jennifer.roberts@randstadsourceright.co.uk. The recruitment procedure consists of a screening & at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) assessment & a job offer conversation take place.

Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, NL

Posted Date: 7/31/2025