Job Description

Synopsis
Are you an analytics-driven benefits professional? This might be your opportunity to join Etihad!
The Manager Benefits plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering compelling employee value propositions across Etihad. This role is responsible for implementing, and communicating innovative benefits and recognition programmes that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and performance. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and skilled storyteller, capable of translating data and insights into powerful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Accountabilities
Benefits strategy and execution

• Design and manage competitive employee benefits programmes aligned with Etihad's Total Rewards philosophy and regional benchmarks.
• Drive automation and efficiency initiatives within the employee benefit insurance space in collaboration with HR business partners.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Procurement, etc.) and external vendors to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to recommend enhancements to existing offerings, based on data and analytics.

Storytelling and leadership engagement

• Craft compelling narratives and presentations that bring benefits strategies to life.
• Present proposals and programme outcomes to senior leadership, securing buy-in and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop visually engaging PowerPoint decks and executive summaries tailored to different audiences.

Project management and governance

• Manage cross-functional projects with clear timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure governance and documentation of all benefits policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Policies team.
• Review and update Intranet content for constant alignment with published policies and procedures.
• Support audits, reporting, and compliance requirements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Master's degree or certification in employee benefit insurance is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits with a strong insurance focus, preferably within large, matrixed organisations.
• Proven ability to present to senior leadership and influence strategic decisions.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with advanced PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience in aviation, hospitality, or global organisations is highly desirable.

About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!
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