Benefits Program Manager, EMEA

Who we are

About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies, from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups, use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the gross domestic product of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About The Team The Benefits team is fundamental to the Stripe experience and directly supports our global workforce. The team ensures that our programs are competitive, clearly understood, and compliant with local regulations across 30 countries. We continually update our benefits strategy to meet the diverse needs of Stripe and Stripes.

About The Role The Benefits Program Manager plays a key role in shaping the strategy, execution, and user experience of our benefits programs. This role focuses primarily on benefits strategy and plan design, financial stewardship, vendor management, communications, the Stripe experience, and continuous improvement.

This role is suited to someone who can think strategically while supporting the successful execution of day-to-day operations and our broader benefits strategy.

What you’ll do

• Manage the full lifecycle of our benefits programs, including market research, benchmarking, plan design, vendor selection and management, annual renewals and negotiations, communications, administration, security reviews, and compliance.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, and recommend new or updated programs that align with Stripe’s business and Total Rewards strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert and develop clear communication plans that help Stripes understand our programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors, and manage the request for proposal process in partnership with Procurement.
• Assess vendor performance and manage contracts in partnership with Legal, ensuring that vendors meet their contractual commitments.
• Compile, analyze, and report on key benefits metrics.
• Partner closely with People Partners, People Consultants, Finance, Payroll, Employee Relations, and Legal to support a coordinated approach to our benefits strategy.
• Partner with Finance to manage the benefits budget, prepare cost projections, and evaluate the return on investment of new and existing programs.
• Use Workday and our benefits administration platform to improve workflows and reporting.
• Partner with People Systems to deliver key initiatives and projects.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you’re encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a benefits role with similar responsibilities.
• Experience managing and improving employee benefits programs using data, Stripe feedback, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of government regulations related to employee benefits and time off.
• Experience managing pension and time-off plans.
• Experience using benefits administration platforms, such as Workday.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and negotiating contracts with benefits vendors.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, growing environment, preferably in a technology company or large-scale organization.
• The ability to drive projects independently, identify and raise issues, and seek feedback when needed.
• Strong judgment, with the ability to make decisions that align with Stripe’s culture and benefits strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing change initiatives related to benefits programs, including vendor or system implementations and transitions.
• Advanced data analysis and financial forecasting skills.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and benefits integration.

In-office expectations

Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €91,200 - €136,800. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

We look forward to hearing from you.

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.

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