Well-Being & Benefits Manager

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Well-Being & Benefits Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Global Well-Being & Benefits team. The role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation and administration of the firm’s health, welfare and well-being programs across the EMEA region, and development of new programs to expand the firm’s well-being platform. This role will be located in our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with external providers and working closely with vendors, particularly during renewal periods, negotiating and designing bespoke programs
• Collaborating and strategising with our global management team regarding benefit and well-being initiatives, budget management and program structure
• Researching and evaluating our industry trends, presenting cost analysis and studies, and ensuring Latham & Watkins are offering market-leading programs within the region
• Offering a first-class customer service internally to all lawyers and staff, handling and/or escalating enquiries, and providing benefits support and guidance during the various stages of the employee lifecycle
• Developing a strong knowledge of local governmental regulations and keeping abreast of any changes to local laws pertaining to benefits

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about working for a firm who are constantly striving to offer hugely competitive benefits packages, and you are able to demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills in order to maintain the firm’s position in the market
• Can demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and enjoy working with all levels within the firm regarding strategy, policy and procedures
• Enjoy working in a team but also feel confident using your initiative and working on a stand-alone basis at times. Project management, strong customer service and excellent multi-tasking skills are a must for this role

And have:

• Solid experience of a global or regional Human Resources role with an emphasis on employee benefits and well-being programs, ideally within a law firm, or other professional services environment
• Experience of managing benefits programs in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, preferably
• An enthusiasm to travel and for building global relationships

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!
  
  

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. #MidSenior #LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid