Senior Pension & Benefits Manager, Atlassian

Atlassian

Location:
United Kingdom; Poland

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Atlassian is searching for an experienced Senior Pension & Benefits Manager with a proven track record in designing and managing pension and savings programs across the EMEA region. As the Senior Pension & Benefits Manager, EMEA, you will be responsible for strategy, management, operations, governance/compliance and oversight of pension and savings programs across the region. In addition, you will play a vital role in driving engagement ensuring employees understand and utilise their pension benefits effectively and driving a financial well-being strategy across the region. To help our teams work together effectively, this role is fully remote, but requires you to be located in Poland or the UK.

Job Responsibility:

Pension Plan Management: Provide operational management of the company's supplemental pension plans, acting as the primary point of contact for pension providers, external pension administrators and internal stakeholders. This includes managing the relationship with external providers, overseeing the plan administration, reviews of providers and investment funds, as well as ensuring compliance with local regulations in each country
Communication & Engagement: Develop and implement pro-active communication strategies to enhance employee understanding and engagement with pension plans. This includes creating educational materials, conducting presentations, and addressing employee queries concerning pensions and retirement savings plans
Governance & Compliance: Manage regular pension governance reviews and oversee all aspects of the pension operations ensuring adherence to governance requirements. Stay abreast of legislative changes impacting pensions across the EMEA region and implement necessary adjustments. In particular, act as a subject matter expert for the Netherlands Future Pension Act, ensuring compliance and effective change management
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Payroll, and Legal, to ensure seamless pension plan management and a joined-up approach to benefits delivery. Build and maintain strong relationships with external pension providers and advisors
Continuous Improvement: Monitor industry trends, best practices, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities to enhance the company's pension offerings and ensure they remain competitive and relevant for our workforce. Monitor benefit plan performance and recommend changes where necessary to improve cost-effectiveness
Project Management: Collaborate with the wider People team on projects related to pensions and broader financial well-being programs, ensuring a consistent and high-quality service is provided to our employees. This may include initiatives such as implementing new pension schemes, savings vehicles or enhancing existing ones

Requirements:

Proven experience managing defined contribution pension schemes, including understanding the operational plan administration, compliance and governance requirements, and any external reporting
Solid understanding of pension and retirement regulations across EMEA region (especially for the Netherlands, UK, Poland, Germany and France) including knowledge of local legislation and reporting requirements
Strong experience in benefits communication and employee engagement, with the ability to explain complex pension concepts in a clear and concise manner
Strategic thinker, influencing and persuasion skills and comfortable working in a global team that both welcomes and challenges new ideas
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
Strong understanding of finance and metrics management and reporting
Proficiency in Google Suite and Office Suite, particularly Excel
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Finance preferred

What we offer:

Health and wellbeing resources
Paid volunteer days
Various perks described in go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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